You have been using massive amounts of weed killer and insecticide to kill weeds in your yard, as well as the grubs and aphids that are munching on your roses and your grass.  What effect might this have from a microbiological standpoint?

A. Loss of microbial diversity in the soil
B. Damage to the mycorrhizae
C. Reduction in microbial numbers in the soil
D. Damage to the nitrogen fixing bacteria
E. All of the above may be effects of this practice.


Answer: E

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