A P. bursaria cell that has lost its zoochlorellae is said to be aposymbiotic. It might be able to replenish its contingent of zoochlorellae by ingesting them without subsequently digesting them. Which of the following situations would be most favorable to the reestablishment of resident zoochlorellae, assuming compatible Chlorella are present in P. bursaria's habitat?
A) abundant light, no bacterial prey
B) abundant light, abundant bacterial prey
C) no light, no bacterial prey
D) no light, abundant bacterial prey

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Abundant light is necessary for the photosynthetic activity of zoochlorellae, and the presence of bacterial prey supports the nutritional needs of P. bursaria, making the environment conducive for both organisms to thrive.

A P Bursaria Cell That Has Lost Its Zoochlorellae Is Said