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Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) of waste water is a measure of

total concentration of a biochemicals
total concentration of organic matter
concentration of biodegradable organic matter
concentration of chemically oxidisable matter

Correct Answer: concentration of biodegradable organic matter

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