The pH in a fish tank decreases.Although there is no change in the amount of resources and predation is minimal,the more acidic conditions are stressful to minnows.What will most likely happen?
A) The population growth rate will increase.
B) The fish will allocate more resources to defense.
C) The fish will allocate more resources to maintenance.
D) The fish will allocate more resources to growth.
E) Life expectancy will increase.

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The fish will likely allocate more resources to maintenance to cope with the stressful acidic conditions. This will help them to maintain their physiological functions and survive in the altered environment. However, there is no reason to suggest that population growth rate or life expectancy will increase, and allocation of resources to defense or growth may not be feasible or effective in this situation.

The PH in a Fish Tank Decreases