DUMET Medical DUMET Medical Solved Paper-2003

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    Which one among the following is likely to  have the highest level of DDT deposition in its body?

    A)  Phytoplanktons

    B)  Sea gull

    C) Crab          

    D)  Eel fish

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The increases in the concentration of a nonbiodegradable pollutant through successive trophic level is called biological magnification. Sea gull is the top consumers in the food chain therefore highest concentration of DDT will be deposited in it. Phytoplanktons are producers in the water bodies therefore they have least concentration of DDT. Crab and Eel fish have DDT concentration in between the phytoplanktons and sea gull.


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