Chap. 9. The Biosphere 249- Distinguish between bioaccumulation and biomagnification.
- What physical property of a xenobiotic compound largely determines the magnitude
of its bioconcentration factor in an organism? - Discuss the range of changes that can occur on a xenobiotic compound as a
consequence of biodegradation. What is perhaps the most important such change
that can occur with respect to effects of xenobiotic substances on organisms? - Describe an important consideration of biodegradation related to consumable
consumer products. - What is the explanation of high levels of persistent organic compounds in
nonindustrialized polar regions?