Question

Which of the following would most likely happen if the bacteria in the soil of a field were to die?

A The plants would grow faster because they became disease free.

B Plant growth would slow due to lack of usable nitrogen compounds.

C The soil would hold more water in the spaces the bacteria used to occupy.

D Plants would grow faster due to decreased competition for nitrogen.

Answer 1

B Plant growth would slow due to lack of usable nitrogen compounds.

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