Question
Biology Question on Algae
The process of 'eutrophication' is due to
A
increase in concentration of insecticide in water.
B
increase in concentration of fluoride ion in water
C
the reduction in concentration of the dissolved oxygen in water due to phosphate pollution in water.
D
attack of younger leaves of a plant by peroxyacetyl nitrate.
Answer
the reduction in concentration of the dissolved oxygen in water due to phosphate pollution in water.
Explanation
Solution
The enrichment of water by plant nutrients is known as eutrophication. It is due to the reduction in concentration of dissolved oxygen in water due to phosphate pollution.