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In water quality testing, what does BOD stand for?
ABasic oxygen dissolution
BBiochemical oxygen demand
CBacterial organic decay
DBiological ozone deficit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Biochemical oxygen demand
BOD is biochemical oxygen demand, the oxygen microbes use to break down organic matter in water.
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