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What is BOD?

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What is BOD?

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Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is the amount of oxygen required by microbes to oxidise the organic matter in a given volume of water. A higher BOD generally indicates more organic pollution.

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Chapter 14: Microbes in Human Welfare - EXERCISES [Page 761]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 14 Microbes in Human Welfare
EXERCISES | Q II. 8. | Page 761
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