Which of the following may cause water blooms?

Bacteria

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Mycoplasma

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Virus

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Blue-green algae

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Solution

The correct option is C Blue-green algae
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'

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