What are the properties of toxicants that are likely to build up in animals through bioaccumulation?

A) They are gases that are readily carried by pesticide drift.
B) They are biodegradable and water soluble.
C) They are nonbiodegradable and lipid-soluble.
D) They contain nitrogen and sulfur.
E) They are carcinogenic and mutagenic.


Answer: C

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