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Study the given diagram and answer the following question.

Which is the most appropriate statement about the figure ?

A

The trophic levels decrease from molecular level to human beings

B

At each tropic level the pollutants get approximately 10 times concentrated.

C

The level of pollutants is maximum at molecular level and minimum in human beings

D

Repeated use of toxins reduces its c oncentration at highest level

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The correct Answer is:
B
Most of the pesticides and other nonbiodegradable toxins are transferred from lower trophic level to higher trophic level through food chain . At every level the concentration of toxins increases ten times.
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