If All Bacteria Were Suddenly Unable to Absorb Mercury,biomagnification of Methylmercury

question 54

Multiple Choice

If all bacteria were suddenly unable to absorb mercury,biomagnification of methylmercury would most likely

• A) stop.
• B) continue.
• C) continue, but only in the lower trophic levels.
• D) continue, but only in the higher trophic levels.

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Definitions:

Control

In experiments, the standard to which comparisons are made by keeping all variables constant except the one being tested.

Biased

Showing an unfair preference or prejudice for or against something or someone.

Suspend Belief

Temporarily accepting something as true or possible, even if it seems unlikely, often used in the context of fiction.

Conflicts

Situations where incompatible interests, beliefs, or actions lead to opposition between two or more parties.