The term "biomagnification" means that a chemical ____ at each trophic level in a food chain or web.
A) undergoes chemical changes
B) becomes more concentrated
C) becomes less concentrated
D) changes
E) enters the system

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Biomagnification refers to the process by which certain chemicals (such as pesticides or heavy metals) become increasingly concentrated as they move up the trophic levels in a food chain or web. This is because each level consumes a larger amount of the chemical, and it becomes progressively more difficult to break down or excrete. Therefore, the correct answer is that the chemical becomes more concentrated.

The Term "Biomagnification" Means That a Chemical ____ at Each