In food webs,toxic chemicals tend to accumulate and concentrate most in the
A)top carnivores.
B)omnivores.
C)herbivores.
D)autotrophs.

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Toxic chemicals tend to accumulate and concentrate as they move up the food chain, so they will be most present in the top carnivores. These animals eat other animals that may have consumed contaminated prey or plants. As a result, the toxins accumulate in their tissues in greater concentrations.

In Food Webs,toxic Chemicals Tend to Accumulate and Concentrate Most