Which of the Following Statements About Biomagnification Is True

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about biomagnification is true?

• A) Most metals are biomagnified in the food chain.
• B) Chemicals that biomagnify tend to be very water soluble.
• C) Mercury is different than most heavy metals because it tends to biomagnify.
• D) Biomagnification means that the chemical in question has a higher concentration in the lower levels of the food chain.
• E) A chemical is considered to be biomagnified if the chemical's concentration is higher in the tissues of an organism than the concentration in water.

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Definitions:

Compound

A compound is a substance made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together in fixed proportions.

NMR Spectrum

A representation of the resonance frequencies of nuclei in a magnetic field, providing detailed information about the structure of molecules.

Peaks

The highest points or maxima, often used in the context of graphs (e.g., absorption peaks in spectroscopy).

Anisole

An organic compound with the formula CH3OC6H5, consisting of a methoxy group (-OCH3) bonded to a phenyl group, used as a precursor in perfumes and pharmaceuticals.