What is the significance of the predator-prey relationship in an ecosystem?

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A It only affects the prey species and not the predator
B It has no significance in an ecosystem
C It helps in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem by controlling the population of prey species and preventing overgrazing or overpopulation
D It leads to the extinction of both predator and prey species

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Answer: C. It helps in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem by controlling the population of prey species and preventing overgrazing or overpopulation

It helps in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem by controlling the population of prey species and preventing overgrazing or overpopulation

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