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    An increase in concentration of the toxicants which are neither metabolized nor excreted and get deposited at successive trophic levels is called
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    An increase in concentration of the toxicants which are neither metabolized nor excreted and get deposited at successive trophic levels is called

    A.

    Biomonitoring

    B.

    Biomineralization

    C.

    Biomagnification

    D.

    Bioremediation

    Correct option is C

    Biomagnification refers to the increase in concentration of toxic substances as they move up the food chain. For example, pesticides accumulate in the bodies of organisms at each trophic level.

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