What is the term for the process by which pollutants are absorbed by living orga

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What is the term for the process by which pollutants are absorbed by living organisms?
  1. Bioaccumulation
  2. Biodegradation
  3. Biomagnification
  4. Bioremediation

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the process by which pollutants are absorbed by living organisms?
  • Step 1: Understand what pollutants are. Pollutants are harmful substances that can enter the environment.
  • Step 2: Learn about living organisms. These can be plants, animals, or humans.
  • Step 3: Know that living organisms can take in pollutants from their environment.
  • Step 4: Realize that when these pollutants are absorbed, they can build up in the organism's body over time.
  • Step 5: The term for this process of accumulation in the tissues of living organisms is called 'bioaccumulation.'
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