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Substance that are broken down by biologial process are called___

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biodegradable
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  • What are the substances that are broken down by biological process called?

    A
    Non-biodegradable
    B
    Biodegradable
    C
    Fossil
    D
    Inert

  • Assertion (A): Plastic substances and mineral wastes are non-bio-degradable. Reasoning (R): As these substances cannot be broken down by biological or microbial action, they are called non-biodegradable. Choose the correct option

    A
    A is correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
    B
    A is correct and R is not the correct explanation of A.
    C
    A is correct and R is wrong.
    D
    A is wrong and R is correct.

  • Which substance cannot be broken down by a chemical reaction?

    A
    Ammonia
    B
    Argon
    C
    Methane
    D
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