Polychlorinated biphenyls present in the environment tend to bioaccumulate in fish and other animals used for food and, in turn, impact human health. True, False
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One of the characteristics of PCBs is their ability to bioaccumulate, which means that they can build up in the tissues of living organisms over time. This is particularly true for fish and other animals that live in water contaminated with PCBs. When humans Show more…
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