The levels of mercury are low in the fish eaten almost daily by people living near an ocean.For these people,bioaccumulation means that
A)people eliminate most of the mercury they consume after a single day.
B)mercury builds up in the fish and not the people.
C)mercury has been accumulating in their bodies for many years.
D)mercury and other heavy metals accumulate in the bottom of the ocean and not in the fish they eat.

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Bioaccumulation refers to the accumulation of substances, such as pesticides or other chemicals, in an organism. Mercury, being a heavy metal, can accumulate in the bodies of organisms over time. Even if the levels of mercury in fish are low, regular consumption can lead to mercury building up in the bodies of people eating the fish. This is because mercury is not easily eliminated from the body and can accumulate to harmful levels over many years.

The Levels of Mercury Are Low in the Fish Eaten