OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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increase
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decrease
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Correct answer is Biomagnification.
Detailed explanation-2: -When these toxins aren’t easily excreted they build up in the animal’s system through bioaccumulation. Therefore, when the food chain progresses, concentrations increase or magnify. Biomagnification can be considered the result of bioaccumulation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Biomagnification refers to the increased concentration of a toxic chemical the higher an animal is on the food chain.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification Over time, the persistent substance can impact the organism’s ability to survive and reproduce. Biomagnification is a process where substances increase as they are carried through from prey in in fatty tissues to its predator levels.