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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Which statement best describes the outcome of heavy metal pollution in aquatic environments?

a. cadmium was washed away by sediments and soil

b. oil is consumed by shellfish and moves through the food chain

c. lead is stored in sediments which protects aquaric life

d. mercury is converted to toxic methylmercury by bacteria

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Answer: The answer is D

explaination : The statement d best describes the outcome of heavy metal pollution in aquatic environments. In this case, mercury present in the environment can be transformed by certain bacteria into a more toxic form called methylmercury. Methylmercury can then bioaccumulate and biomagnify in the aquatic food chain, posing a threat to aquatic life and potentially to human health if consumed through the consumption of contaminated fish or seafood.

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The statement "mercury is converted to toxic methylmercury by bacteria" best describes the outcome of heavy metal pollution in aquatic environments. So right answer is D

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