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Which of the following statements is true about harmful substances in food chains?
What is the potential impact of harmful substances in food chains?
What can harmful substances do to living things in food chains?
What is the primary transfer mechanism for harmful substances in food chains?
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Which of the following moves through food chains instead of energy?
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What do harmful substances do as they move through food chains?
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Study Notes
Harmful Substances in Food Chains
- Harmful substances, such as pesticides, can accumulate in the bodies of living organisms in a food chain, causing harm to the entire ecosystem.
- The potential impact of harmful substances in food chains is bioaccumulation, biomagnification, and eventually, harm to humans and the environment.
- Harmful substances can alter the growth, development, and reproduction of living things in food chains, and even cause death.
Transfer Mechanism and Movement
- The primary transfer mechanism for harmful substances in food chains is through consumption, where one organism eats another, transferring the harmful substances up the food chain.
- Harmful substances, not energy, move through food chains, accumulating in higher trophic levels.
- As they move through food chains, harmful substances increase in concentration, causing greater harm to organisms at higher trophic levels.
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Test your knowledge on harmful substances in food chains with this quiz! Learn about the impact of these substances on living things and discover which statements are true. Explore the potential consequences and understand the importance of protecting our food chains.
