Question

What phenomenon occurs due to the accumulation of certain pollutants that increase in concentration along the food chain?

• A. Eutrophication
• B. Pollution
• C. Deforestation
• D. Bio-magnification

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Bio-magnification

• Biomagnification, also known as bioamplification is the accumulation of certain pollutants (toxins) in the tissues of organisms whose concentration increases along the food chain.

• These toxins accumulate in the body because they can’t be digested by organisms.