Bioaccumulation refers to the accumulation of a toxic chemical in the tissue of a particular organism.
Biomagnification refers to the increased concentration of a toxic chemical the higher an animal is on the food chain.
Answer:
Option A
Explanation:
Thyroid is primarily caused by lack of iodine but there are other reasons as well that lead to increased size of the thyroid gland. Some of these reason is
a) over- or underproduction of thyroid hormones
b) Nodules in the glans
Some times, due to overstimulation immune system itself attack the thyroid gland thereby producing excess thyroxine and hence causing the thyroid to swell
Thus, Option A is correct
He ability of a stream to erode and transport materials is largely based on its velocity.
Answer:
Due to cell wall.
Explanation:
Scientists were able to easily identify the cells in plants first as compared to animal cell because the plant cell has cell wall while the animal cell has no cell wall only cell membrane. The structure of plant cell is just like the compartments and the cell wall provides the boundary between two cell which enable the scientist to see the plant cell first.
Answer:
<em>The statement that is incorrect is :</em>
<em>Robert wanted to see if his theory was true that cigarette smoke will influence web-building in spiders.</em>
Explanation:
A theory can be described as a descriptive explanation of a phenomenon which is supported by valid experiments and careful examination of facts. As Robert, has not conducted any experiments nor has proved his study with reference to facts, hence it cannot be considered as a theory.
Robert wanted to see if his observation was true that cigarette smoke will influence web-building in spiders will be the correct statement that could be used.
