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BOD refers to...

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BOD refers to the ________

A

Binding of Dermatology

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Binding of Dirt

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Biochemical occupied Date

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Biological Oxygen demand

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Solution

The correct option is D Biological Oxygen demand
The amount of oxygen required by bacteria to break down the organic matter present in a certain volume of a sample of water is called Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD). The amount of BOD in the water is the measure of the amount of organic material in the water.

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