Question
What would be the consequence if microbes did not exist?
(1 point)
Toxins could be easily removed from water and soil.
Dead plant and animal material would not decay.
Toxic bacteria would grow in overwhelming numbers.
Land would be much cleaner without waste that builds up.
(1 point)
Toxins could be easily removed from water and soil.
Dead plant and animal material would not decay.
Toxic bacteria would grow in overwhelming numbers.
Land would be much cleaner without waste that builds up.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
If microbes did not exist, the consequence would be that **dead plant and animal material would not decay**. Microbes play a crucial role in the decomposition process, breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem. Without them, waste would accumulate, leading to a buildup of dead material and potential disruptions to the nutrient cycles necessary for life.