| biochemical oxygen demand |
In ecology, biochemical (biological) oxygen demand (BOD) is an indicator for the concentration of biodegradable organic matter present in a sample of water. It can be used to infer the general quality of the water and its degree of pollution. BOD measures the rate of uptake of oxygen by micro-organisms in the sample of water at a fixed temperature and over a given period of time. ...
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| biochemical genetics |
The study of the relationships between genes and enzymes, specifically the role of genes in controlling the steps in biochemical pathways.
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| biochemical oxygen demand |
The amount of oxygen required by micro-organisms, usually in polluted water, slurry or industrial effluent, for oxidation processes. Generally measured as mg of O2 taken up by 1 litre of the sample when incubated at a standard temperature (20
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| biochemical oxygen demand |
the amount of oxygen consumed by microorganisms (mainly bacteria) and by chemical reactions in the biodegradation of organic matter
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| biochemical oxygen demand |
a measure of the oxygen in water required by micro-organisms when breaking down organic matter; an indication of organic pollution of water
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