You observe the symbiotic association of a green algae and a fungus in your backyard.After a time you note that the fungus has sickened,and it eventually dies.What do you predict will happen to the green algae?
A)Nothing;only the fungus received a benefit from the association.
B)The green algae will have more water and minerals available so it will thrive.
C)The green algae will be more vulnerable to environmental stress.
D)The green algae will be shaded by the fungus,so it will thrive.
E)The green algae will have more oxygen available to it will thrivE.

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The green algae was benefiting from the fungal association, but when the fungus dies, the algae will lose the protection and nutrients that it gained from the association. This will make the algae more vulnerable to environmental stress. Therefore, predicting that the green algae will be more vulnerable to environmental stress is the best choice.

You Observe the Symbiotic Association of a Green Algae and a Fungus