What Would You Predict as a Likely Consequence of Eradicating

question 56

Multiple Choice

What would you predict as a likely consequence of eradicating all fungi from soil before sowing it with plant seeds?

• A) Although the plants might grow, they would be unlikely to thrive due to the lack of mycorrhizal fungi.
• B) The plants would grow much more vigorously because they would not have to compete with fungi for nutrients.
• C) The plants would grow much more vigorously because they would not need to fight off fungal diseases.
• D) No plants would be able to grow because mycorrhizal fungi are essential for the germination of seeds.
• E) The plants would grow as normal because the presence or absence of fungi has no impact on plants. Mycorrhizal fungi exist in mutualistic relationships with most plants, enhancing their growth.

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Definitions:

Common Iliac Artery

A large artery that bifurcates from the abdominal aorta and supplies blood to the pelvic region and lower limbs.

Internal Iliac Arteries

Branches of the common iliac arteries that supply blood to the pelvic organs, gluteal region, and perineum.

External Iliac Arteries

Major arteries located in the pelvic region, supplying blood to the lower limbs; each extends from the common iliac artery to become the femoral artery in the thigh.

Pulmonary Trunk

A major vessel that emerges from the right ventricle of the heart and bifurcates into the right and left pulmonary arteries, which carry blood to the lungs.