Question

Why does the maximum concentration of toxic chemicals ultimately accumulate in human bodies?

Options

• Human beings occupy the producer level in food chains.

• Human beings occupy the apex or top level in food chains.

• Human beings are absorbed from soil and water by plants.

• Human beings return energy to autotrophs.

Answer 1

Human beings occupy the apex or top level in food chains. Consequently, toxic non-degradable chemicals reach their maximum concentration within our bodies.