Which of the following statements about biological magnification is correct?

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Which of the following statements about biological magnification is correct?

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Toxic substances decrease at higher trophic levels It occurs due to the accumulation of pollutants in organisms Correct Primary producers have the highest concentration of toxins It has no effect on top predators

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Biological magnification occurs when toxic substances accumulate in organisms and increase in concentration at higher trophic levels.

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