Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    The maximum biomagnification would be in which of the following case of aquatic ecosystem?

    A)  Fishes                                 

    B)  Phytoplanktons

    C)  Birds                                    

    D)  Zooplanktons

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    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 an aquatic food chain, Phytoplankton\[\to \]Zooplankton\[\to \]Fishes\[\to \]Birds, it would be highest in fishes.


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