Which of the following statements about bioaccumulation and biomagnification is NOT true?
A) They both involve binding of chemicals to cells or tissues.
B) They both occur only through ingestion of chemicals.
C) They are both caused by humans altering natural nutrient cycles.
D) They both result in higher concentrations of a chemical in organisms than in the environment.

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Biomagnification refers to the increase in concentration of a chemical as it moves up the food chain, whereas bioaccumulation refers to the accumulation of a chemical in an organism's tissues over time. Both processes can occur through ingestion, but biomagnification also occurs through secondary exposure, such as through breathing or absorption through skin. Therefore, statement B is incorrect.

Which of the Following Statements About Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification Is