The phenomenon of biological magnification refers to the:
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Correct answer: Rising concentration of non-biodegradable toxicants at each trophic level
Biomagnification occurs because a toxic substance accumulated by an organism cannot be metabolized or excreted. As a result, the concentration of substances like DDT or mercury increases as they move up the food chain.
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