Which of these is an example of bioaccumulation?
A. The mercury contained in fish builds up in animals that eat the fish.
B. An increased growth in microorganisms results in oxygen depletion.
C. Materials that contain metal are toxic to organisms that live in them.
D. There are millions of cholera cases per year due to contaminated water.
1 answer
A. The mercury contained in fish builds up in animals that eat the fish.