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Biomagnification occurs (1 Point)

In mammals only
Only in river ecosystems
When a chemical is broken down quickly by organisms
When a chemical cannot be broken down by organisms

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Final answer:

Biomagnification is the process by which the concentration of a harmful substance increases in organisms as we move up the food chain.


Step-by-step explanation:

Biomagnification is the process by which the concentration of a harmful substance increases in organisms as we move up the food chain. It occurs when a chemical cannot be broken down by organisms and gets accumulated in their bodies over time. This phenomenon is not limited to mammals or specific ecosystems; it can happen in any food chain where there is the transfer of energy between trophic levels.


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