Question

can bacteria break down plastics give reason

Answer 1

Bacteria are a class of organisms which are considered to be extremely primitive in their cellular make-up. However, they are highly advanced when it comes to decomposition and degradation of organic matter. This is because bacteria are always found in cultures or colonies.

 

Plastics are not organic matter and it is difficult to break them down into their constituents materials. Hence, it is difficult for bacteria to break down plastics.

 

In recent time, there have been advances in research regarding bacteria which degrade plastics.

Answer 2

Yes bacteria that are present in soil and are the reason for biodegradation of all other materials may also be responsible for biodegradation of plastic.

Explanation:

• But the make of plastic and its high resistivity makes it a very slow process for the bacteria to completely biodegrade this material.
• Biodegradation of plastic or any other product is done by the enzymes that are released by bacteria present on them.
• But since the plastic has undergone many reactions in presence of enzymes its degradation becomes more difficult, thereby taking about 500 to 2000 years to completely destroy or degrade the plastic that is present.

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