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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 11. Enhancement of Food Production

Identify the INCORRECT statement about Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD).

  1. A It is the amount of dissolved oxygen required by microorganisms for decomposing organic matter.
  2. B It is expressed in milligram of oxygen per litre of water.
  3. C More the level of microbial pollination higher the BOD.
  4. D Higher the BOD, higher the level of oxygen in the water.
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(D) Higher the BOD, higher the level of oxygen in the water.

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Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is the amount of dissolved oxygen required by microorganisms for decomposing the organic matter present in water. It is expressed in milligram of oxygen per litre (mg/L) of water. High BOD indicates intense level of microbial pollution, not higher levels of oxygen.