A Cancer-Causing Toxin Is Fat Soluble (It Is Stored in the Fat

question 74

Multiple Choice

A cancer-causing toxin is fat soluble (it is stored in the fat tissue of an organism) .In the following food chain,which organism would likely have the largest concentration of this toxin: plankton,small fish (eats plankton) ,larger fish (eats smaller fish) ,bird of prey (eats larger fish) ?

• A)plankton
• B)small fish
• C)larger fish
• D)bird of prey

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Definitions:

Grasslands

Ecosystems dominated by grasses and other herbaceous plants, often found in regions with intermediate rainfall.

Deciduous Forest

A type of forest characterized by trees that lose their leaves seasonally, usually in response to cold or dry weather.

Temperate Grassland

A biome characterized by vast open spaces with relatively few trees, dominated by grasses, and experiencing moderate rainfall, making it ideal for agriculture.

Grasshoppers

Insects belonging to the suborder Caelifera within the order Orthoptera, known for their powerful hind legs for jumping and sometimes their roles as agricultural pests.