Biology for IGCSE & O level - Human Influences On Ecosystems (Section 7 - No. 10)
Which of the following describes the process of bioaccumulation?
The breakdown of pollutants by living organisms.
The increase in concentration of a substance in organisms as it moves up a food chain.
The process of converting organic waste into fertilizer.
The rapid growth of algae in a body of water.
Explanation
Bioaccumulation is the process of increasing the concentration of a pollutant in organisms at higher trophic levels.
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