Which process describes the gradual accumulation of toxic chemical pollutants, such as heavy metals or pesticides, in the tissues of an organism over time from its environment?

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A Eutrophication
B Biomagnification
C Bioaccumulation
D Phytodegradation

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Answer: C. Bioaccumulation

• Answer: C) Bioaccumulation
• Explanation: Bioaccumulation occurs when an organism absorbs a toxic substance at a rate faster than that at which the substance is lost or excreted.

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Which process describes the gradual accumulation of toxic chemical pollutants, such as heavy metals or pesticides, in the tissues of an organism over time from its environment?

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