Which of the following qualities add to biomagnification capabilities of a pollutant ...........

Environment and Ecology Concept of Ecosystems

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Which of the following qualities add to biomagnification capabilities of a pollutant?

1. Long-life of pollutant

2. Mobility of the pollutant

3. Solubility of the pollutant in water

4. Biological activity of the pollutant

Chose the correct alternative.

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 3 and 4 only

1, 2 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

Biomagnification stands for Biological Magnification, which means the increase of contaminated substances or toxic chemicals that take place in the food chains. These substances often arise from intoxicated or contaminated environments. The contaminants include heavy metals namely mercury, arsenic, pesticides such as DDT, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) compounds which are then taken up by organisms because of the food they consume or the intoxication of their environment.