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How much do you know about the mode of action of heavy metals?

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How much do you know about the mode of action of heavy metals?

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What is bioaccumulation?

A sudden change in the concentration of a chemical in a biological organism

An increase in the concentration of a chemical in a biological organism over time (correct)

A decrease in the concentration of a chemical in a biological organism over time

A steady concentration of a chemical in a biological organism

How can heavy metals enter a water supply?

By industrial and consumer waste only

By acidic rain breaking down soils and releasing heavy metals into streams, lakes, rivers, and groundwater only

By industrial and consumer waste, or even from acidic rain breaking down soils and releasing heavy metals into streams, lakes, rivers, and groundwater (correct)

By natural processes only

Why are heavy metals dangerous?

Because they tend to be excreted easily

Because they tend to bioaccumulate (correct)

Because they tend to break down quickly

Because they tend to be metabolized easily

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Test your knowledge on the mode of action of heavy metals with this quiz! Learn about the dangers of bioaccumulation and how it occurs in biological organisms. Explore the ways in which heavy metals accumulate and the impact they can have on the environment and human health. Challenge yourself with this informative quiz and become an expert on the topic!