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Phosphate

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PHOSPHATE

A PRESENTATION BY ANNABEL AND KAYA
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Phosphate:
A vital nutrient for development of organisms.

WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?

ORIGINATES FROM:

  • Toxic pollution
  • Agricultural runoff
  • Feces

HOW DOES IT AFFECT LIFE?

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Phosphate is an important element in metabolic reactions .

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HIGH LEVELS

CAN LEAD TO OVERGROTH OF PLANTS

WHICH DECREASES OXYGEN LEVELS

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AND INCREASED BACTERIAL ACTIVITY

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HOW IS IT MEASURED?

IN PARTS PER MILLION

(PPM)