Lead is known to undergo biomagnification and accumulate in bones. What do you predict will happen to lead taken up by a tiger after it dies in the wild?
A. The lead will reenter the food web via detritivores and decomposers.
B. The lead will be broken down to a non-toxic form.
C. The lead will reenter the food web via evaporation and precipitation.
D. The lead will be eliminated from the food web because no species prey upon the tiger.
Answer: A
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