A P. bursaria cell that has lost its zoochlorellae is said to be "aposymbiotic." It might be able to replenish its contingent of zoochlorellae by ingesting them without subsequently digesting them. Which of these situations would be most favorable to the re-establishment of resident zoochlorellae, assuming compatible Chlorella are present in P. bursaria's habitat?
A)abundant light, no bacterial prey
B)abundant light, abundant bacterial prey
C)no light, no bacterial prey
D)no light, abundant bacterial prey

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Abundant light and abundant bacterial prey would provide the necessary conditions for photosynthesis by the zoochlorellae and nutrition for the P. bursaria, facilitating the re-establishment of the symbiotic relationship.

A P Bursaria Cell That Has Lost Its Zoochlorellae Is Said