The Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)test Is Primarily a Measure of Carbon

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True/False

The biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)test is primarily a measure of carbon demand and should not include nitrogen oxidation demand.

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Reabsorbed

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Antibiotic

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