A worker in a cheese-making facility argued that whey, a nutrient-rich byproduct

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A worker in a cheese-making facility argued that whey, a nutrient-rich byproduct of the process, should be dumped into a nearby pond to serve as fish food. Is this a good idea or a bad one, and why? A. It's a great idea! Let's feed the fish and help them multiply! B. Bad idea-the fish won't be able to eat the whey, so it will sit there rotting and pollue the waters. making them uninhabitable for the fish. C. Bad idea-bacteria would thrive on this nutrient source and multiply readily. As they multiply, they'll use the oxygen in the water to harvest the energy from the whey, depleting it. As the oxygen depletes below a certain point, the fish (and perhaps the other organisms) will not be able to survive. D. Great idea! This will not only feed the fish, but also microbes and other small organisms. It'll enhance the entire food chain and help all of them!

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Great idea! This will not only feed the fish, but also microbes and other small organisms. It'll enhance the entire food chain and help all of them!

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