JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    Water bloom is generally caused by

    A)  green algae     

    B)         blue-green algae

    C)  bacteria              

    D)         Hydrilla

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Water blooms are formed by the growth of some microscopic or semi-microscopic algae such as Anabaena, Arthrospira, Nodularia, Nostoc etc. Water blooms may be harmful because they are indirectly responsible for fish mortality due to depletion of oxygen.


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