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What is the primary focus of ecotoxicology?
What is the primary focus of ecotoxicology?
- Studying the impact of pollutants on ecological communities and the biosphere (correct)
- Developing new pesticides and herbicides
- Understanding the biological effects of pollutants on individual organisms
- Investigating the effects of pharmaceuticals on human health
What is the process by which pollutants become more concentrated in organisms as they move up the food chain?
What is the process by which pollutants become more concentrated in organisms as they move up the food chain?
- Bioaccumulation
- Biomagnification (correct)
- Biodiversity decline
- Habitat degradation
What is the term for the accumulation of pollutants within an organism?
What is the term for the accumulation of pollutants within an organism?
- Bioaccumulation (correct)
- Ecological imbalance
- Biomagnification
- Habitat disruption
What is the result of pollutants disrupting the delicate balance of ecosystems?
What is the result of pollutants disrupting the delicate balance of ecosystems?
What is the scope of analysis in ecotoxicology compared to toxicology?
What is the scope of analysis in ecotoxicology compared to toxicology?
What is the range of pollutants that ecotoxicologists study?
What is the range of pollutants that ecotoxicologists study?
What is the primary objective of ecotoxicologists in identifying sensitive species to pollutants?
What is the primary objective of ecotoxicologists in identifying sensitive species to pollutants?
What is the role of ecotoxicology in environmental protection?
What is the role of ecotoxicology in environmental protection?
What is the purpose of biomonitoring programs in ecotoxicology?
What is the purpose of biomonitoring programs in ecotoxicology?
What type of response to stress involves changes in hormone levels and metabolism?
What type of response to stress involves changes in hormone levels and metabolism?
What is an example of a physiological change in response to stress?
What is an example of a physiological change in response to stress?
What type of challenge to an organism's well-being can be caused by temperature changes?
What type of challenge to an organism's well-being can be caused by temperature changes?
Which of the following behavioral changes can be exhibited by a stressed fish due to water pollution?
Which of the following behavioral changes can be exhibited by a stressed fish due to water pollution?
What is the benefit of selecting organisms that have a widespread distribution for biomonitoring?
What is the benefit of selecting organisms that have a widespread distribution for biomonitoring?
What type of changes can occur in trees due to chronic stress caused by a lack of water?
What type of changes can occur in trees due to chronic stress caused by a lack of water?
What is an important factor to consider when selecting organisms for biomonitoring programs?
What is an important factor to consider when selecting organisms for biomonitoring programs?
What is the purpose of biomonitoring programs that utilize organisms as indicators of environmental health?
What is the purpose of biomonitoring programs that utilize organisms as indicators of environmental health?
What type of changes can be exhibited by an organism in response to exposure to pollutants?
What type of changes can be exhibited by an organism in response to exposure to pollutants?
