Solar Energy 1 3 -> 2 4 5 DDT is an insecticide that accumulates in nature as a toxin. DDT accumulates in tissues of organisms as well. Which member of this food chain would you predict to have the highest level of DDT? 3 5 4 2
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Bioaccumulation refers to the accumulation of substances, such as pesticides, in an organism. Biomagnification refers to the increase in concentration of a substance in a food chain. Show more…
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