Post-UTME Biology 2018 Objective — Question 15
Question 15 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The enrichment of water bodies with inorganic nutrients such as phosphates and nitrates that can favour excessive algal growth is called
- A. nitrification
- B. ammonification
- C. eutrophicationCorrect
- D. denitrification
Explanation
Eutrophication is the process by which excess nutrients (like phosphates and nitrates) in water bodies lead to excessive algal growth.
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