Which of these is not a biodegradable waste? (a) Vegetable peel (c) Fruits (b) Wool (d) Tin
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Answer:
d) Tin
Explanation:
Tin can degrade, but NOT biodegrade. Tin does not support biological activity, so the bacteria needed for biodegradation can't eat on it. On the other hand, tin can (very slowly) corrode, so it is subject to degradation, just not biodegradation.
Tin is not Biodegradable waste. Biodegradable waste means degradation by biological components.
Explanation:
Tin is not Biodegradable waste. Biodegradable waste means degradation by biological components. Vegetable peel, fruits and wool are biodegradable. Vermicomposting is used for biodegradation of vegetable waste and fruit waste. The wool can be degraded by microbes. Tin is not biodegraded since it is made of bronze alloy and it is white silvery material which cannot be degraded by the bacteria or fungi. Hence tin is not biodegradable.