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Chemical oxygen Demand (COD) of a sample is always greater than Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) since it represents :

biodegradable organic matter only
biodegradable and non-biodegradable organic matter
non-biodegradable organic matter
inorganic matter

Correct Answer: biodegradable and non-biodegradable organic matter

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