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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.

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Comments ( 3 )

  1. SHAKTI SINGH
    SHAKTI SINGH :
    2 years ago

    Explanation k hisab se ans diya h question me food chain ka zikr hi kiya h

  2. Fazeel Bhatti
    Fazeel Bhatti :
    4 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

  3. Shruti Parab
    Shruti Parab :
    5 years ago

    It should be biomagnification as per textbooks and even google.

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