The increase in concentration of a fat-soluble substance in a food chain is called ________.

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Biomagnification is the increase in concentration of a fat-soluble substance (such as pesticide, heavy metal, or PCBs) as it moves up a food chain through the consumption of organisms at lower trophic levels that have already accumulated the substance in their tissues. Bioaccumulation is a related but broader term that refers to the uptake, storage, and retention of chemicals or pollutants in an organism or a population over time, regardless of the source or the trophic level involved. Amplification, magnification, and additive are not commonly used terms in this context.

The Increase in Concentration of a Fat-Soluble Substance in a Food