If All of the Fungi on Earth Ceased to Exist

question 26

Multiple Choice

If all of the fungi on Earth ceased to exist, what would happen to the local carbon cycle?

• A)Because fungi are photosynthetic, less CO₂ would be removed from the atmosphere.
• B)Because fungi are decomposers, less CO₂ would be released back into the atmosphere.
• C)Because fungi are photosynthetic, more CO₂ would be removed from the atmosphere.
• D)Because fungi are decomposers, more CO₂ would be released back into the atmosphere.

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