Question

The biomagnification of DDT demonstrates that A. DDT is easily metabolized and excreted by most organisms. B. DDT is an extremely water-soluble material. C. water-soluble toxins are widespread. D. birds should not depend on fish for food. E. toxins can become concentrated in higher trophic level organisms.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - option E. toxins can become concentrated in higher trophic level organisms.

Explanation:

Biomagnification is the accumulation of toxins and chemicals like DDT and other pesticides from food or water source and concentrated in the tissue of organisms than they normal or equilibrium.

DDT is more concentrated when it passes from a lower trophic level to higher trophic level or food chain as it slowley metabolize and excreted in these organism than lower trophic level organisms.