During decomposition process of biodegradable substances foul smell and some harmful gases are released which make problem for the nearby living person. During decomposition it provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes, insects and microbes responsible for diseases like cholera, diarrhoea, etc.
Substances that are broken down into simpler substances by biological processes are said to be biodegradable. Examples, wood, paper. Substances that cannot be broken down into simpler ones by biological...
Some substances which are degraded and broken down into simpler substances by the microorganisms, are called biodegradable substances. For example: Cotton, wood, paper, wool, etc. Substance (mainly man-made) that do...
Detergents that can be degraded by bacteria are called biodegradable detergents. Such
detergents have straight hydrocarbon chains. For example: sodium lauryl sulphate
Detergents that cannot be degraded by bacteria are called non-biodegradable...
The waste materials that we generate in our daily life are either biodegradable and nonbiodegradable. In our environment, microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi secrete enzymes to degrade substances. Organic...
Two ways in which biodegradable substances would affect the environment are:
(i) Decomposition of biodegradable wastes produces foul smell which spreads in the environment and makes the life of people miserable.
(ii)...
Two ways in which non-biodegradable substances would affect the environment are:
(i) Some of the non-biodegradable wastes (pesticides and heavy metals) convert the land into barren land and enter the food...
Biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes should be discarded in two separate dustbins so that the time and energy required in segregation may be saved and waste may be disposed off quickly.
Biodegradable wastes
Non-biodegradable wastes
Waste materials which can be broken down into harmless substance in nature in due course of time by the action of microorganisms such as certain bacteria are called...
Biodegradable wastes
Non-biodegradable wastes
Waste materials which can be broken down into harmless substances in nature in due course of time by the action of microorganisms such as certain bacterias are called...
Difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances :
S.No.
Biodegradable Substance
Non–biodegradable Substance
1.
The substance which are broken down into simpler, harmless substance in nature in due course of time by the biological processes such as an action...
