Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification
AP Environmental Science · Flashcards · Recall
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE · FLASHCARDS
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Why are apex predators more vulnerable to biomagnification?
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Identify an example of a persistent organic pollutant (POP).
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What is the role of microorganisms in bioaccumulation?
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They can uptake pollutants and transfer them up the food chain. They concentrate pollutants from water into biological systems.
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