Question

what term is used to describe the accumulation of a toxic chemical in the tissues of an individual organism? biomagnification bioaccumulation

Explanation:

To determine the correct term, we analyze the definitions:

• Biomagnification refers to the increase in toxic chemical concentration as it moves up the food chain (across different trophic levels).
• Bioaccumulation is the process by which a toxic chemical accumulates within the tissues of an individual organism over time. Since the question specifies accumulation in an individual organism, bioaccumulation is the appropriate term.

Answer:

Bioaccumulation