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What is the term used to measure the amount of oxygen required by...
What is the term used to measure the amount of oxygen required by bacteria to break down organic matter in water?
Options
- AOrganic Matter Demand (OM D)
- BDissolved Oxygen Level (DOL)
- CBiochemical Oxygen Demand
- DOxygen Saturation Index (OSI)
Correct answer
C. Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Step-by-step solution
BOD measures the oxygen required by bacteria to break down organic matter in water.