The effects of pollution are generally considered to be density independent because
A) the level at which any organism is contaminated with pollutants is unaffected by variations in population density.
B) when food supplies become limited, the organisms are more likely to consume contaminated foods.
C) at high densities, the organisms are more likely to contact the pollutant.
D) when the organisms are stressed by overcrowding, the pollutant becomes more toxic.

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Pollution affects organisms at the individual level, regardless of population density. The level of contamination an organism experiences is not impacted by the density of the population around it.

The Effects of Pollution Are Generally Considered to Be Density