What is the full form of BOD?

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BOD stands for Biological Oxygen Demand. It is a measure of the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to decompose organic matter present in a water sample.

The BOD test is used to determine the quality of water and the degree of organic pollution in it.
It provides an estimate of the amount of oxygen that would be consumed by microbes if the water sample were allowed to stand for a specified period of time.
A higher BOD indicates higher levels of organic pollution and a lower concentration of dissolved oxygen, which can have negative effects on aquatic life.
Therefore, the full form of BOD is Biological Oxygen Demand.

Biochemical Oxygen Demand

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What is the full form of BOD?

CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

1.In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a popular method these days that is helping childless couples to bear a child. Write the different steps that are carried out in this technique. Would you consider gamete intra fallopian transfer as a type of IVF? Justify your answer.

2.What is meant by translation in protein synthesis? Explain charging of tRNA (aminoacylation of tRNA) and mention its importance in the process of translation.

3."Early and accurate diagnosis of diseases is vital in medical technology." Name the conventional methods of diagnosis and their disadvantages. Which three diagnostic techniques have been developed through Biotechnology ? Explain how each one helps in detecting diseases.

4.Explain any two basic principles/core techniques on which biotechnology is based. Describe any three key tools used in Recombinant DNA technology.

5.Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: The data below shows the concentration of nicotine smoked by a smoker taking 10puffs/minute.

6.Draw a neat diagram of a maize grain showing the internal structure and label any five parts.

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1.
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a popular method these days that is helping childless couples to bear a child.
Write the different steps that are carried out in this technique.
Would you consider gamete intra fallopian transfer as a type of IVF? Justify your answer.

2.
What is meant by translation in protein synthesis?
Explain charging of tRNA (aminoacylation of tRNA) and mention its importance in the process of translation.

3.
"Early and accurate diagnosis of diseases is vital in medical technology."
Name the conventional methods of diagnosis and their disadvantages.
Which three diagnostic techniques have been developed through Biotechnology ? Explain how each one helps in detecting diseases.

4.
Explain any two basic principles/core techniques on which biotechnology is based.
Describe any three key tools used in Recombinant DNA technology.

5.
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:
The data below shows the concentration of nicotine smoked by a smoker taking 10puffs/minute.

6.
Draw a neat diagram of a maize grain showing the internal structure and label any five parts.