the process of increasing the concentration of pollutant in food chains is known as
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biomagnification also known as bioamplification or biological magnification
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The process of increasing the concentration of pollutant in food chains is known as "Biomagnification/ bioamplification".
Humans who are affected by biomagnification tend to have a higher risk of developing certain cancers, liver failure, birth defects, brain damage, and heart disease. The toxins responsible for these health problems include: mercury, lead, chromium, cobalt, and cadmium.
Example :
The accumulation of insecticide DDT which gets accumulated in zooplanktons. Small fishes consume these zooplanktons.
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