Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 72
Question: Which of the following may cause water blooms
[BVP 2004]
Options:
A) Bacteria
B) Mycoplasma
C) Virus
D) Blue-green algae
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Water blooms are caused by blue green algae or cyanobacteria, in water bodies that are polluted with high Nitrogen and Phosphorus content or it could occur due to change in environmental conditions.
This causes the water to become turbid So, the correct answer is ‘Blue-green algae’
BETA
