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Question
The phenonenon of concentrated toxic deposition at the higher trophic level is known as ______.
Options
Bio-accumulation
Biomagnification
Eutrophication
Biodegradation
Pollution
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Solution
The phenonenon of concentrated toxic deposition at the higher trophic level is known as bio-accumulation.
Explanation:
Bioaccumulation refers to the gradual accumulation of toxic substances in an organism over time. While biomagnification involves the increase of toxins as you move up the food chain, bioaccumulation is the process of these substances building up within an individual organism.
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