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?

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What is the full form of BOD?

CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

1.Arrange the following hormones in sequence of their secretion in a pregnant woman : hCG; LH; FSH; Relaxin.

2.Differentiate between active and passive immunity. Write any three differences.

3.Mention the source and the functions of the above mentioned hormones.

4.Work out separate monohybrid crosses up to $F_2$ generation between two pea plants and two Antirrhinum plants, both having contrasting traits with respect to the colour of the flower. Comment on the patterns of inheritance in the crosses carried out in such two cases.

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