Question

Garbage that decays due the action of microoganisms is called ____​

Answer 1

Answer:

BIODEGRADATION

Biodegradation is a natural process that happens when microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, secrete enzymes that chemically break down or degrade dead plants and animals. In other words, biodegradation means to rot or decay.

Answer 2

Answer:

BIODEGRADATION

Microorganisms recycle nutrients in the environment, by decomposing organic materials. Organic materials, such as animal carcasses and tree trunks, decay by the action of decomposing microbes, which are also responsible for getting rid of industrial and household waste. Through a process called biodegradation, microbes use nutrients and chemical substances found in the environment for their own survival. The nutrients from the breakdown of these products are free in