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The phenomenon of accumulation of non-biodegradable pesticides in human beings

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The phenomenon of accumulation of non-biodegradable pesticides in human beings

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Correct Answer: Option A
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.
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SHAKTI SINGH
SHAKTI SINGH 5 years ago
Explanation k hisab se ans diya h question me food chain ka zikr hi kiya h
Fazeel Bhatti
Fazeel Bhatti 7 years ago
it should be bioaccumulation not the biomagnification cause getting some substance is accumulation and enhancing that substance population in an organ8sm is magnification
Shruti Parab
Shruti Parab 7 years ago
It should be biomagnification as per textbooks and even google.
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