The phenomenon of accumulation of non-biodegradable pesticides in human beings
A. Biomagnification
B. Bioaccumulation
C. Biodegradation
D. Bioremediation
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Higher the trophic level an organism occupies in the food chain higher will be the accumulation of non-biodegradable pesticide residues. This phenomenon is called as biomagnification.Join The Discussion
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Explanation k hisab se ans diya h question me food chain ka zikr hi kiya h
it should be bioaccumulation not the biomagnification cause getting some substance is accumulation and enhancing that substance population in an organ8sm is magnification
It should be biomagnification as per textbooks and even google.