The Loss of Mycorrhizae-Plant Associations, in Both Angiosperms and Gymnosperms

The loss of mycorrhizae-plant associations, in both angiosperms and gymnosperms, would have which effect on the plants?

A) Plants would be able to extract more water and more nutrients from the soil.
B) Plants would be able to extract less water and fewer nutrients from the soil.
C) Plants would be better protected from pathogens.
D) Plants would be able to survive in a wider range of habitats.