When toxic or potentially toxic substances build up in the food chain,the process is called

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Biomagnification is the process in which toxic substances increase in concentration as they move up the food chain. This occurs because predators at higher trophic levels consume prey that have accumulated the toxins from their own food, resulting in an amplification of the toxins in the predator's body. This can lead to serious health risks for top-level predators and even humans who eat them.

When Toxic or Potentially Toxic Substances Build Up in the Food