The process by which certain pollutants increase in concentration as they move up the food chain is known as:
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Correct answer: Biomagnification
Biomagnification occurs when toxins (like DDT or mercury) become more concentrated in the tissues of organisms at higher trophic levels. This happens because the toxins are not easily excreted or metabolized.
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