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Substances that are broken down by biological processes are said to be
Anon-biodegradable
Binert
Cradioactive
Dbiodegradable
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. biodegradable
1. Waste is of two kinds based on decomposition.
2. Substances that microbes can break down (vegetable peels, paper) are **biodegradable**.
3. Plastics and similar materials that are not broken down are non-biodegradable.
_Source: Karnataka SSLC (KSEEB) Class 10 Science, Ch15 'Our Environment', §15.2.2_
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