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Biological magnification is the process in which toxins become more concentrated as they move through a food chain, with higher levels of accumulation in top predators. Humans are often more severely affected because they are at the top of the food chain and consume organisms that have accumulated toxins from lower trophic levels, leading to increased exposure to pollutants.
Robert Hooke's microscope had a magnification of around 50x, allowing him to observe details of biological specimens at a cellular level. This level of magnification was revolutionary for his time and contributed to his groundbreaking discoveries in the field of biology.
Osmosis is of great importance to the biological process.
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Enlargement with a microscope is typically referred to as magnification. This term describes the process of making objects appear larger through the use of lenses and optical technology in microscopes.