Define $BOD$ (Biochemical Oxygen Demand).

  • A
    Amount of oxygen required for photosynthesis.
  • B
    Amount of oxygen required by bacteria to decompose organic matter in water.
  • C
    Amount of oxygen present in water for aquatic life.
  • D
    Amount of oxygen released by aquatic plants.

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