The use of plastics has led to a number of environment-related problems. For this, which one of the following statements is <strong>correct</strong>?
- A. They are non-biodegradable. ✓
- B. They do not get released into water and food.
- C. They do not have any biochemical synthesis activity.
- D. They are harmless to humans.
Correct Answer: A. They are non-biodegradable.
Explanation
Plastics cause massive environmental pollution primarily because they are non-biodegradable; microbes cannot easily break them down naturally.
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