The tendency of chemicals to become more concentrated as they move up the food chain is known as:

Possible Answers:

  1. Biomagnification
  2. Carcinogen
  3. Biodegradable
  4. Asphyxiants

The Correct Answer:

A. The tendency of chemicals to become more concentrated as they move up the food chain is known as Biomagnification.

Explanation:

Biomagnification can be defined as a tendency of a few chemicals when they become concentrated if they move upward in the food chain.  Contaminant movements within the medium like soil, groundwater, or air can be called transport. The term biomagnification can also be defined as the increased concentration of a chemical with the increased trophic status of an animal in the food chain.

References:

← Previous question

The body has very efficient internal defenses which can remove any quantity of an unwanted substance? True or False?

Next question →

A chemical that, in relatively small amounts, produces injury when it comes in contact with skin tissue is known as?

See all Questions of IS-5.A

IS-5.A Question List