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12.Ecosystem
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The maximum biomagnification would be in which of the following in case of aquatic ecosystem
A
Fishes
B
Birds
C
Zooplanktons
D
Phytoplanktons
(AIPMT-1999)
Solution
(a)Non-degradable chemicals enter the food chain, and their concentration goes up as it moves up in the food chain. This phenomenon is called biomagnification. Naturally in food chain, Phytoplankton $\to$ Zooplankton $\to$ Fishes, it would be highest in fishes.
Standard 12
Biology
