Which of the following is not a consequence of biomagnification?
A)Consumption of tuna should be limited
B)DDT from fish was killing large birds before the pesticide was banned
C)Lead in water can lead to brain damage in children
D)Polar compounds are found in high concentrations in predator animals

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Lead in water is not a consequence of biomagnification. Biomagnification refers to the increasing concentration of certain substances in organisms as we move up the food chain. The other choices all relate to the consequences of biomagnification. A) Consumption of tuna should be limited because it contains high levels of mercury, which can accumulate in the body and cause health problems. B) DDT, a pesticide that can accumulate in the bodies of animals, caused thinning of eggshells in birds and led to population declines before it was banned. D) Polar compounds, such as PCBs, can accumulate in predator animals and can cause health problems for these animals and potentially for humans who consume them.

Which of the Following Is Not a Consequence of Biomagnification