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Addition of phosphate fertilizers into water leads to

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Increased growth of decomposers

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Reduced algae growth

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Increased algae growth

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Nutrient enrichment(eutrophication)

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The correct option is D
Nutrient enrichment(eutrophication)

Addition of phosphate fertilizer into water leads to nutrient enrichment (eutrophication)

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