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What is BOD?

A

The amount of `O_(2)` utilised by organisms in water

B

The amount of `O_(2)` utilised by microorganisms for decomposition

C

The total amount of `O_(2)` present in water

D

All of the above

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B
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is the amount of `O_(2)` required for biological oxidation of organic matter present in polluted water by microorganisms in any unit volume of water.
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