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The amount of oxygen required by the mic...

The amount of oxygen required by the microbes in the decomposition of organic matter is called :

A

Chemical oxygen demand

B

Biochemical oxygen demand

C

Total oxygen demand

D

Dissolve oxygen

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The correct Answer is:
B
Biochemical oxygen demand refers to the amount of oxygen that would be consumed if all organic matter in one litre of water were oxidized by bacteria. The sewage water is treated until the BOD is reduced.
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