____ Relates to the Increase in the Amount of a Potentially

question 24

Multiple Choice

____ relates to the increase in the amount of a potentially toxic substance as it passes through food chains and webs.

• A)Toxicity
• B)Biological magnification
• C)Persistence
• D)Response
• E)Dose

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Definitions:

Monocytes

Monocytes are a type of white blood cell part of the human body's immune system, helping to fight off bacteria, viruses, and other foreign invaders.

Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic blood disorder characterized by the production of abnormal, sickle-shaped red blood cells, leading to chronic pain and complications.

Chromosome 11

One of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans, containing genes important for immune function, cell cycle regulation, and various metabolic processes.

Mutation

Change in the number or kinds of nucleotides in the DNA of a gene.