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 be eliminated from the food web because no species prey upon the tiger.
B. The lead will re-enter the food web via detritivores and decomposers.
C. The lead will be broken down to a non-toxic form.
D. The lead will re-enter the food web via evaporation and precipitation.
Answer: B