An increase in POP concentrations in higher trophic levels is the result of
A) biomagnification.
B) bioaccumulation.
C) bioacidification.
D) biodegradation.

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Biomagnification is the process in which the concentration of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) increases as they move up the food chain. As predators consume prey that have previously accumulated POPs in their bodies, the concentration of toxins in the predator's body increases. This phenomenon results in higher levels of POPs in organisms at the top of the food chain, such as large predators or humans, who consume contaminated fish or meat.

An Increase in POP Concentrations in Higher Trophic Levels Is