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Accumulation of non-biodegradable pesticides in the food chain in increasing amount at each higher trophic level is known as

A

eutrophication

B

pollution

C

bio-magnification

D

accumulation

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C
The phenomenon of increasing accumulation of non-biodegradable pesticides at each higher trophic level in a food chain is known as bio-magnification.
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