Which group of pollutants is especially likely to biomagnify in food chains?
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Correct answer: Persistent fat-soluble pollutants
Persistent fat-soluble pollutants are stored in body tissues and are not easily excreted. Because predators eat many contaminated organisms, these pollutants can become more concentrated at higher trophic levels.
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