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Question 15 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

Which statement best describes how pollution can impact the apex predators of the marine community?

A. Apex predators are at the bottom of the marine food chain, so accumulation of pollution in their bodies is limited.
B. Being at the top of the food chain limits how much pollution can be accumulated within the bodies of the apex predators.
C. The apex predators are impacted by pollution in the environment because they are at the bottom of the marine food chain and accumulate pollution in their bodies.
D. The apex predators are impacted by pollution in the environment because they are at the top of the marine food chain, where accumulation of pollution is quite great.



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Final answer:

Biomagnification impacts apex predators through pollution in marine ecosystems.


Explanation:

Biomagnification is a significant process in marine ecosystems where toxic substances accumulate at higher trophic levels, affecting top predators like sharks and seabirds.

Pollution can impact apex predators by causing bioaccumulation of harmful chemicals, which can lead to health problems and population decline.

Examples include mercury bioaccumulation in sharks due to oil pollution and biomagnification of PCBs in marine food webs.


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