The concentration of the pesticide DDT is likely lowest in which of the following?

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DDT is a persistent organic pollutant (POP) that accumulates in the food chains, and it is highly lipophilic, i.e., it concentrates in fatty tissues. Therefore, the concentration of DDT is likely to be lowest in organisms that do not have much fat or lipid content. Algae are photosynthetic organisms rich in water and are at the bottom of the food chains, so they are less likely to accumulate DDT compared to other organisms like seagulls, which are at the apex of the food chain and feed on contaminated prey.

The Concentration of the Pesticide DDT Is Likely Lowest in Which