What is the Importance of Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification?
Bioaccumulation refers to the accumulation of substances, such as pesticides, in an organism. It occurs when the rate of intake exceeds the rate of excretion. Biomagnification is the increase in concentration of a substance in a food chain. Both processes are significant for persistent organic pollutants (POPs), which can lead to high levels of exposure in top predators, including humans.
