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Which two groups of substances are well known to biomagnify?
AOrganochlorines, metals
BSugars and starches
CNoble gases, halogens
DProteins and lipids
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Organochlorines, metals
Chlorinated hydrocarbons and heavy metals such as methylmercury are lipophilic and not easily degraded.
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