Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a parameter to monitor the quality of water.…
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Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a parameter to monitor the quality of water. It measures __________.
Answer: A. Organic contamination of water — Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) measures the amount of dissolved oxygen consumed by microorganisms while decomposing organic matter in water. It serves as a…
- A.
Organic contamination of water
- B.
Inorganic contamination of water
- C.
pH of water
- D.
Salinity of water
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Correct answer: A
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) measures the amount of dissolved oxygen consumed by microorganisms while decomposing organic matter in water. It serves as a direct indicator of the level of organic contamination present in the sample.
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