Define BOD, Which Can Be Used to Measure the Pollution

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Essay

Define BOD, which can be used to measure the pollution level of lakes. Describe how effluents carrying high levels of nutrients can cause eutrophication.

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Definitions:

Cramps

Involuntary, painful contractions of muscles, often resulting from overuse, dehydration, or mineral imbalance.

Oxygen Deficit

A condition occurring during the onset of exercise where the oxygen supply to the muscles does not meet the oxygen demand.

Anaerobic Metabolism

A form of metabolism that allows cells to produce energy without the need for oxygen, typically resulting in the production of lactate.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, often used by muscles as an energy source during intense exercise.