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Q.

Mercury pollution is considered hazardous to human health because,

[A] Mercury is a pure metal and hard to digest
[B] Mercury accumulates and its concentration increases high up in the food chain
[C] Mercury is highly soluble in water and easily absorbed by human body
[D] Mercury is heavy and is not dispersed by the wind
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Mercury accumulates and its concentration increases high up in the food chain