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The term 'biomagnification' is used to denote a

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Rapid of plants growth due to excessive intake of nutrients.

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an increase in the population size of the aquatic life.

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A decrease in the population size of the aquatic life.

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An increase in the concentration of non- degradable pollutants as they pass through the food chain

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Biomagnification**: - Biomagnification refers to the process where the concentration of non-biodegradable pollutants increases as they move up the food chain. This occurs because these pollutants are not easily broken down or excreted by organisms. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: Rapid growth of plants due to excessive nutrient intake is incorrect. This process is known as eutrophication, not biomagnification. - **Option B**: An increase in the population size of aquatic life does not relate to biomagnification. This option is unrelated to the concentration of pollutants. - **Option C**: An increase in the concentration of non-biodegradable pollutants as they pass through the food chain is correct. This describes biomagnification accurately. - **Option D**: This option is not provided in the transcript, but based on the context, it would likely be incorrect or unrelated. 3. **Examples of Biomagnification**: - The video mentions DDT (a pesticide) as an example of a non-biodegradable pollutant. The concentration of DDT increases from zooplankton (0.04 ppm) to small fish (0.5 ppm), then to larger fish (2 ppm), and finally to fish-eating birds (25 ppm). This illustrates how pollutants accumulate in organisms at higher trophic levels. 4. **Conclusion**: - The correct answer to the question regarding the term 'biomagnification' is that it denotes an increase in the concentration of non-biodegradable pollutants as they pass through the food chain. ### Final Answer: The term 'biomagnification' is used to denote an increase in the concentration of non-biodegradable pollutants as they pass through the food chain. ---
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