Question

The process that results in a chemical becoming increasingly concentrated at successive higher trophic levels in a food web is referred to as:

• A. Bioconcentration
• B. Bioconcentration factor
• C. Bioaccumulation
• D. Biomagnification

Hint:

Top predators in a food web, such as eagles or sharks, often suffer the most from biomagnification due to pollutant accumulation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

1. Biomagnification refers to the increase in concentration of pollutants like mercury or pesticides at higher trophic levels.
2. Bioaccumulation, by contrast, occurs within a single organism over time.