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Which one of the following organisms is likely to have maximum concentration of D.D.T. in its body: peacock, grasshopper, frog, grass, snake? - Biology (Theory)

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Which one of the following organisms is likely to have maximum concentration of D.D.T. in its body:

peacock, grasshopper, frog, grass, snake?

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The organism likely to have the maximum concentration of DDT in its body is the peacock. It’s because DDT isn’t readily metabolized or excreted, so it accumulates in organisms higher in the food chain, particularly top carnivores like the peacock.

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Chapter 16: Ecosystem - Test Your Progress [Page 656]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 16 Ecosystem
Test Your Progress | Q 17. | Page 656
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