The correct option is A. A basic solution has a high concentration of hydroxide ions more than any type of ion and that is why it is basic in nature. An acidic solution has a higher concentration of hydrogen ions and that is why it is acidic in nature. A neutral solution has equal amount of hydroxide and hydrogen ions. Solutions are usually classified as either basic or acidic based on their hydrogen ion concentration.
The population of predators will decrease as well because without their prey they won't have anything to feast on for nutrition. So they will decrease without prey.