Question

phenomenon of accumulation and amplification of harmful chemicals in food chain is called?​

Answer 1

Phenomenon of accumulation and amplification of harmful chemicals in food chain is called?

Answer:

Biomagnification is the build up of toxins in a food chain. The DDT concentration is in parts per million. Predators accumulate higher toxins than prey.

Answer 2

Biomagnification is the build up of toxins in a food chain. The DDT concentration is in parts per million. As the trophic level increases in a food chain, the amount of toxic build up increases. The x's represent the amount of toxic build up accumulating as the trophic level increases. Toxins build up in organism's fat and tissue. Predators accumulate higher toxins than prey.