Primary consumers have more ................ than the secondary consumers.

Bioaccumulation

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Calorific value

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Solution

The correct option is A Bioaccumulation
The accumulation of chemicals in the living cells is known as bioaccumulation. When there is excessive use of the pesticides for the protection of fruits and vegetables against the harmful pests, this may lead to its accumulation in the food products. When these products are consumed, the chemicals deposit in the fatty tissues of the host. The concentration of the chemicals goes on reducing with the increase in the trophic level of the consumers. So, the primary consumers will have more bioaccumulation than the secondary consumers.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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