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Problem 9 - Olympiad
Which factor contributes most significantly to biomagnification of heavy metals in food chains?
A. A) High metabolic rates in producers
B. B) Low excretion efficiency in apex predators
C. C) Sedimentation in aquatic ecosystems
D. D) Rapid decomposition of organic matter
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Correct: B
Apex predators cannot excrete accumulated toxins effectively, leading to higher concentrations at higher trophic levels.