Correct option is B
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a measure of the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to decompose organic matter in water. When BOD levels are high, it indicates a high presence of organic matter, which increases the activity of bacteria that consume
Dissolved Oxygen (DO). As these microorganisms break down organic matter, they use up
DO, leading to a
decrease in oxygen levels in the water.
Information Booster: · High
BOD values indicate more organic pollution, which leads to increased microbial respiration and oxygen consumption, thus reducing
DO levels in the water body.
· Lower
DO levels can harm aquatic life, as organisms rely on oxygen for survival.