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Natural Resources — Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceNatural Resources3 Marks
Question
What is phenomenon through which certain pollutants get accumulated in tissues in increasing concentration along the food chain, called?
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Answer

Biological magnification is the phenomenon where certain pollutants get accumulated in tissues in increasing concentration along the food chain. It is a process where chemicals or pesticides enter the plants through soil and are passed on through the food chain. Highest amount of chemicals get accumulated in the organism at top of a food chain.

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