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What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define Biodegradable Pollutants**: - Biodegradable pollutants are substances that can be broken down by natural processes, specifically by the action of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. - **Key Point**: They can be decomposed by microbes. 2. **Define Non-Biodegradable Pollutants**: - Non-biodegradable pollutants are substances that cannot be broken down by natural processes. They remain in the environment for a long time without decomposing. ...
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