If all fungi in an environment were to suddenly die, then which group of organisms is most likely to benefit, due to the fact that its fungal competitors have been removed?
A) flowering plants
B) protists
C) prokaryotes
D) grasses

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Prokaryotes, such as bacteria, would likely benefit from the sudden death of fungi in an environment because fungi compete with bacteria for many of the same resources, such as organic matter for decomposition. With fungi out of the picture, bacteria would face less competition for these resources.

If All Fungi in an Environment Were to Suddenly Die