Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 6, Humans in the Biosphere - 6.2 - Using Resources Wisely - 6.2 Assessment - Page 165: 2b

Answer

Certain pollutants like arsenic can dissolve in water and food and hence accumulate in organisms as the body has limited capability to get rid of them. Hence over time they can reach dangerous levels causing diseases.

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