The Accumulation of a Substance, Such as a Toxic Chemical

question 15

Multiple Choice

The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living organism is defined as

• A) Bioaccumulation
• B) Body Burden
• C) Mutagen
• D) Biomagnification
• E) Carrying Capacity

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Definitions:

Enslaved Americans

People forced into servitude without freedom, predominantly Africans and African Americans, in the United States prior to the abolition of slavery.

Freedom

The condition or right of being able or allowed to do, say, think, or pursue life activities without undue restraint or oppression.

Disputed Election of 1876

A controversial U.S. presidential election marked by widespread electoral fraud and disputes, ultimately resolved through the Compromise of 1877.

Compromise of 1877

An informal, unwritten deal that settled the intensely disputed 1876 U.S. presidential election, resulting in the withdrawal of federal troops from the South and marking the end of the Reconstruction era.