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The medium which is affected by the pollutants is called:

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sink

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receptor

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speciation

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contaminant

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Solution

The correct option is B receptor
Receptor or target:
A plant or animal body or any abiotic component that is adversely affected by a particular component is called the target or receptor of that pollutant.

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