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The following table summarises the differences between biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants. Pick out the wrong diggerences and select the correct answer.

A

(i) and (iv)

B

(ii) and (iv)

C

(iii) and (iv)

D

(ii), (iii) and (iv)

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C

Biodegradable pollutants become part of rapid turnover in biogechemical cycles. The examples of biodegradable pollutants are sewage, garbage, animal waste and livestock. Most non-biodegradable pollutants do not enter biogeochemical cycle e.g., DDT, BHC, plastics, polyethylene, cans, glass, etc.
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