The biomagnification of DDT demonstrates that

A. Water-soluble toxins are widespread
B. Birds should not depend on fish for food
C. DDT is easily metabolized and excreted by most organisms
D. Higher trophic level organisms can concentrate toxins in a type of "inverse biological pyramid."
E. DDT is an extremely water-soluble material


Answer: D

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