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Phosphate containing fertilisers cause water pollution. Addition of such compounds in water bodies causes`"…."`

A

enhanced growth of algae

B

decrease in amount of dissolved oxygen in water

C

deposition of calcium phosphate

D

increase in fish population

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A, B

Presence of phosphates in water results in the enhanced growth of algae and results in the decrease in the amount of dissolved oxygen in water
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