Which of the following is NOT necessary to keep a balanced (stable)ecosystem going?
A)Matter (i.e.,elements)has to cycle.
B)There must be an outside energy source.
C)Various populations of producers and consumers must be proportional.
D)Bacteria and fungi should be eliminated.
E)Energy must be allowed to flow through the ecosystem.

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Bacteria and fungi play important roles in decomposing dead organic matter and returning nutrients to the soil, which are essential for the overall health and balance of an ecosystem. Eliminating them would disrupt the nutrient cycling process and ultimately destabilize the ecosystem.

Which of the Following Is NOT Necessary to Keep a Balanced