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Attempt either (a) or (b) :
(a) What will be the impact on an ecosystem if all the bacteria, fungi or microorganisms are removed from the environment ?
(a) What will be the impact on an ecosystem if all the bacteria, fungi or microorganisms are removed from the environment ?
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(a)
• Bacteria and fungi are decomposers that breakdown dead organisms or animal and plant wastes. If they are removed it will pollute the environment with dead remains, foul smell resulting in various diseases. (1)
• Also, the nutrients present in the plants will not be recycled back into the environment. (1)
• Bacteria and fungi are decomposers that breakdown dead organisms or animal and plant wastes. If they are removed it will pollute the environment with dead remains, foul smell resulting in various diseases. (1)
• Also, the nutrients present in the plants will not be recycled back into the environment. (1)