An ecosystem experiences a rapid increase in the algae population as a result of lawn fertilizer entering the system through storm drains. the food chain below is part of the ecosystem. algaeminnowssalmonbear as the algae population begins to grow, what will happen to the minnow population? a. it will soon start to grow. b. it will be unaffected by the change. c. it will first decline, then grow. d. it will soon start to decline.