The term 'biological magnification' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'biological magnification' refers to:
A. The increasing concentration of non-biodegradable toxic substances in organisms at higher trophic levels
B. The increase in the number of organisms at higher trophic levels
C. The rapid growth of algae in nutrient-rich water bodies
D. The increase in biodiversity in a climax community
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Biological magnification (or biomagnification) is the process where the concentration of persistent, non-biodegradable toxic substances (like DDT, mercury, or PCBs) increases progressively at each successive trophic level in a food chain. Because these substances are not metabolized or excreted, they accumulate in the tissues of organisms. Top predators end up with the highest, often lethal, concentrations of these toxins.

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