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Many chemicals that biomagnify are highly soluble in which medium?
AFats and oils
BPlain water
CDilute acid
DEthyl alcohol
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Fats and oils
Such chemicals are lipophilic (fat soluble) and hydrophobic, so they stay in tissues instead of being excreted.
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