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    The Accumulation of a Substance, Such as a Toxic Chemical
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The Accumulation of a Substance, Such as a Toxic Chemical

Question 15

Question 15

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The accumulation of a substance, such as a toxic chemical, in various tissues of a living organism is defined as


A) Bioaccumulation
B) Body Burden
C) Mutagen
D) Biomagnification
E) Carrying Capacity

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