Teacher:You are given a science question (hard-level) and four answer options (associated with "A", "B", "C", "D"). Your task is to find the correct answer based on scientific facts, knowledge, and reasoning. Do not generate anything else apart from one of the following characters: 'A', 'B, 'C', 'D'. There is only one correct answer for each question.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: In Florida, both panthers and bobcats prey on white-tailed deer. How will their competition for food most likely be affected if white-tailed deer populations in Florida suddenly decreases?
(A) Competition will increase between bobcats and panthers. (B) Competition will decrease between bobcats and panthers. (C) Competition will increase between white-tailed deer and bobcats. (D) Competition will decrease between white-tailed deer and panthers.
Student:
A