Biological Accumulation

What is bioaccumulation in food chains?

• The process of removing substances from an organism over time.

• The build up of toxic substances in an organism over time.

• The movement of organisms from one place to another

• The breakdown of substances in an organism over time.

How do toxic substances enter food chains?

• Toxic substances enter food chains through the natural growth process of plants and animals

• Toxic substances enter food chains through direct injection by humans

• Through air, water, and soil contamination, as well as through the eating contaminated plants and animals.

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What are the effects of bioaccumulation on top predators in a food chain?

• No impact

• Problems with the organism's health

• Increased life expectancy

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How do toxic substances affect the organisms at lower trophic levels in a food chain?

• Having no impact on their well-being

• Improving their health

• Providing essential nutrients for their growth and development

• Accumulating in their bodies and causing harm to their health

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What are some examples of toxic substances that can bioaccumulate in food chains?

• Heavy metals, toxic chemicals

• Oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide

• Salt, sugar, flour

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How can bioaccumulation of toxic substances be prevented in food chains?

• Encourage the consumption of organisms with high levels of toxic substances

• Ignore the presence of toxic substances in the food chain

• Reduce the use of toxic chemicals and pollutants in the environment

• Increase the use of toxic chemicals and pollutants in the environment

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How does bioaccumulation in food chains impact human health?

• It only affects the health of animals in the food chain

• It reduces the risk of human exposure to harmful substances

• It has no impact on human health

• It can lead to the accumulation of harmful substances in the tissues of organisms, which can then be passed on to humans through consumption of contaminated food.

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