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The amount of biodergradable organic mat...

The amount of biodergradable organic matter in sewage water can be estimated by measuring

A

biochemical oxygen demand

B

the growth of anaerobic bacteria in water

C

biogeological oxygen demand

D

the growth of aerobic bacteria in water.

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A
Biochemical oxygen demand is the measure of oxygen required by aerobic decomposers for biochemical degradation of the organic materials. BOD indicates the degree of organic pollution in water.
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