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Wastes and the remains of dead organisms would pile up and the nutrients within the waste and dead organisms would not be released back into the ecosystem. Producers would not have enough nutrients.
Wastes and now the remains largely of dead organic matter would accumulate, and the nutrients in the waste and dead organisms would not be released back into the environment. The producers would not have had enough nutrients.
Using Red Litmus Paper. Red litmus paper is dipped into a solution to establish whether a substance is acidic or alkaline. In an acidic or neutral solution, red litmus paper remains red. ... When an alkaline compound dissolves in water, it produces hydroxide ions, which cause the solution to become alkaline.