If All Fungi in an Environment That Perform Decomposition Were

question 52

Multiple Choice

If all fungi in an environment that perform decomposition were to suddenly die, then which group of organisms should benefit most, due to the fact that their fungal competitors have been removed?

• A) plants
• B) protists
• C) prokaryotes
• D) animals
• E) mutualistic fungi

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