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

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Toxic chemicals tend to accumulate and concentrate as they move up the food chain, a process called biomagnification. This is because each level of the food chain consumes prey that contains toxins, which then accumulate in their bodies. Since top carnivores eat a lot of prey, they tend to have the highest concentration of toxins in their bodies. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

In Food Webs, Toxic Chemicals Tend to Accumulate and Concentrate