Question

choose the correct answer. what would happen to the largemouth bass population if there was a drastic decline in the populations of ducks and leeches? the largemouth bass population would rapidly increase and grow exponentially out of control. as they are not primary food sources and at the top of the food chain, the impact would be minimal. the largemouth bass population would completely disappear from the lake. the largemouth bass population would dwindle away and eventually become extinct.

Explanation:

Largemouth bass are at the top of the food chain. Ducks and leeches are not their primary food sources. In a food chain, if non - primary food sources decline, the top - level predator (largemouth bass in this case) is not severely affected as it has other food sources and is not dependent on just ducks and leeches.

Answer:

As they are not primary food sources and at the top of the food chain, the impact would be minimal.