Lead is known to biomagnify and accumulates in the bones of organisms.What do you think is the fate of lead in the body of a tiger that has died of natural causes? Assume the tiger occupies the highest trophic level of its ecosystem.
A)The lead will be eliminated from the food chain because no species prey upon the tiger.
B)The lead will re-enter the food chain via decomposers breaking down the tiger's bone tissue.
C)The lead will be broken down to a non-toxic form by decomposers.
D)The lead will re-enter the food chain via evaporation and precipitation.

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When the tiger dies, decomposers such as bacteria and fungi break down its tissue, including the bones which contain accumulated lead. The decomposers release the lead back into the environment, where it can be taken up by plants and other organisms, continuing to cycle through the food chain.

Lead Is Known to Biomagnify and Accumulates in the Bones