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Why are some substances biodegrable and some non- biodegradable?

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Substances around us are classified into two main categories. They are biodegradable and non-biodegradable because some substances can be decomposed by microorganisms and some cannot be
a. The Substances that are broken down into simple soluble forms are called biodegradable substances
b. The substances that are not decomposed by microorganisms into harmless substances are called non biodegradable substances.
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