Q32 / 160 · JIPMER 2005 · Botany

Increase in toxic concentration from one trophic level to another trophic level is called

  • A
    ecological toxification
  • Correct answer
    B
    bio-magnification
  • C
    bioconcentration
  • D
    cytological effect

Solution

The phenomenon through which certain pollutants (toxic substances) get accumulated in trophic level in increasing concentrations along the different trophic level is called biological magnification or ecological magnification.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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