environment medium Fill in the Blank

The process by which a substance accumulates in an organism at a rate faster than it is eliminated is called bio_____.

  1. Degradation
  2. Accumulation
  3. Dilution
  4. Transformation

Answer: Accumulation

Bioaccumulation of persistent pollutants like mercury or DDT in tissues can lead to toxic effects and biomagnification up the food chain.

Topic Environmental Chemistry
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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