NEETChemistryEnvironmental Chemistry
How do biodegradable detergents affect aquatic ecosystems?
Options
- AThey promote the growth of fish populations
- BThey enhance oxygen levels in water
- CThey lead to rapid bacterial growth, depleting dissolved oxygen levels
- DThey have no impact on aquatic life
Correct answer
C. They lead to rapid bacterial growth, depleting dissolved oxygen levels
Step-by-step solution
Biodegradable detergents can lead to rapid bacterial growth, which, while degrading the detergent, may use up all the dissolved oxygen in water, negatively impacting aquatic life.