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penguins

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on: Jul 18, 2013
If all prokaryotes on Earth suddenly vanished, which of the following would be the most likely and most direct result?
A) The number of organisms on Earth would decrease by 1020%.
B) Human populations would thrive in the absence of disease.
C) Bacteriophage numbers would dramatically increase.
D) The recycling of nutrients would be greatly reduced, at least initially.
E) There would be no more pathogens on Earth.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2013
Surely the answer is D. Bye!


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Reply #2 on: Aug 16, 2013
Thank you so much.


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