Question

Define Bio-Magnification. What are effects of Bio-Magnification.

Answer 1

Biomagnification is the increase in contaminated substances due to the intoxicating environment.

• The contaminants might be heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, and pesticides such as DDT (Dichloro Diphenyl Trichloro ethane)
• When the organisms in the higher food chain feed on the organisms in the lower food chain containing these toxins, these toxins get accumulated in the higher organisms.

Effects:

1. More impact on humans causing cancer, kidney problems, liver failure, birth defects, respiratory disorders, and heart diseases.
2. It also affects the reproduction and development of marine organisms
3. The chemicals and toxins which are released into the water bodies disrupt the food chain