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The initial phase of uptake of toxicant is very fast.

(a) True

(b) False

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My query is from The Process of Toxicants Uptake: Kinetic Aspect topic in section Bioaccumulation of Toxicants of Environmental Biotechnology

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Correct answer is (a) True

For explanation I would say: In case of bioaccumulation, it follows Michaelis-Menten kinetic in which the initial phase of uptake of toxicant is very fast.

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