Which Attribute of Fungi Makes Them Important in Reforestation

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Multiple Choice

Which attribute of fungi makes them important in reforestation?

• A) They release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
• B) They trap and store heavy metals that would otherwise be toxic to trees.
• C) They secrete antibiotics that kill soil bacteria harmful to tree roots.
• D) They are important for the establishment and subsequent growth of tree seedlings.
• E) Fungi, in the form of lichens, can be used as biological indicators of pollution levels.

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