Bioaccumulation Is Important Because It Allows Cells to

question 58

Multiple Choice

Bioaccumulation is important because it allows cells to

• A) Accumulate essential nutrients and minerals
• B) Rid themselves of waste material
• C) Protect themselves against toxins
• D) Reproduce more quickly
• E) Have a ready source of energy if it is needed

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Definitions:

Mandatory Helmets

Laws or regulations requiring the wearing of helmets for certain activities, such as bicycling or motorcycle riding, to reduce the risk of head injuries.

Firearms

Weapons that launch one or more projectiles at high velocity through the confined burning of a propellant.

Immunizations

The method of providing immunity or resistance to infectious diseases in individuals, usually through the application of vaccinations.

Staircase

A set or series of steps and platforms that allow for the upward or downward passage between different levels of a building or structure.