Two animals compete for food every day, and there is not enough for both of them to have their fill. Animal A always wins and gets lots of food, and Animal B always loses and gets very little food. How does this competition affect the organisms over time?
A The loser is able to survive, grow, and reproduce faster/better.
B Both organisms are able to survive, grow, and reproduce equally as well.
C Neither organism are able to survive, grow, or reproduce.
D The winner is able to survive, grow, and reproduce faster/better.
D The winner is able to survive, grow, and reproduce faster/better.
Over time, the constant competition for food will lead to the winner (Animal A) consistently having more access to resources and being able to grow and reproduce at a faster rate than the loser (Animal B). This could potentially lead to the winner outcompeting the loser and dominating the population, while the loser may struggle to survive and reproduce.