Biochemical Oxygen Demand Is a Measure of the

question 3

Multiple Choice

Biochemical oxygen demand is a measure of the

• A)number of bacteria present in a water sample.
• B)amount of oxygen present in a water sample.
• C)amount of organic matter present in a water sample.
• D)amount of undissolved solid matter present in a water sample.
• E)amount of nitrogen in a water sample.

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