Many synthetic organic chemicals are concentrated in the fat of carnivores because

A) the chemicals are non-biodegradable or persistent and highly soluble in lipids.
B) the chemicals are highly soluble in water.
C) these animals eliminate toxins from the body by storing them in fat.
D) fat is able to break down toxins more effectively than the liver.


A

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