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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Environmental Issues

Question:

Presence of large amount of nutrients in water cause excessive growth of which of the following?

Options:

Algal bloom

Fungal bloom

Bacterial bloom

Lotus

Correct Answer:

Algal bloom

Explanation:

Presence of large amounts of nutrients in waters also causes excessive growth of planktonic (free-floating) algae, called an algal bloom which imparts a distinct colour to the water bodies.

Algal blooms cause deterioration of the water quality and fish mortality. Some bloom-forming algae are extremely toxic to human beings and animals.