What Is the Difference Between Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between bioaccumulation and biomagnification?

• A) Bioaccumulation is mainly fat-soluble chemicals, while biomagnification involves mostly water-soluble chemicals.
• B) Bioaccumulation is mainly water-soluble chemicals, while biomagnification involves mostly fat-soluble chemicals.
• C) Bioaccumulation is predominantly an aquatic problem, while biomagnification is usually a terrestrial problem.
• D) Only animals lower on the food chain bioaccumulate, while all organisms can biomagnify.
• E) Bioaccumulation is the buildup of substances within one organism, while biomagnification involves these substances moving up the food chain as one organism eats another.