Dumping of large quantities of biodegradable pollutants in a stream leads to an undesirable growth of microorganisms and plankton. This phenomenon is called ___

Bio amplification

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Biomagnification

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Eutrophication

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Solution

The correct option is C Eutrophication
Eutrophication is the process of the algal growth due to the release of nutrients like nitrates and phosphates in the water bodies. Biomagnification or Bio amplification is the process of increase in the toxic compounds in the food chain and gets accumulated in every food chain level especially at higher levels.

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