MP Board · Class 10 · Science · Our EnvironmentWhat is biological magnification?
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Biological magnification refers to the progressive increase in the concentration of harmful chemical substances, such as pesticides and heavy metals, at each successive trophic level of a food chain. Since these chemicals are non-biodegradable, they accumulate progressively in the tissues of organisms as they move up the food chain, with human beings usually occupying the highest level and suffering maximum toxic concentration.
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