Question
Which term describes the amount of oxygen
consumed by microorganisms during the breakdown of organic materials in water?Solution
BOD refers to the oxygen demand exerted by microorganisms while metabolizing organic material in water, indicating the presence of biodegradable organics and indirectly measuring water pollution.
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