Which of the following statements about the predator-prey system is correct?

• A. A growth in the predator population almost always results in the extinction of prey.
• B. A growth in the predator population results in a decrease in the population of prey.
• C. A growth in the prey population results in a decrease in the population of predator.
• D. The predator population has no influence on the prey population.

Answer: (B)