What category of household and municipal solid waste is readily decomposed into organic humus by natural environmental saprophytic bacteria and fungi?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. biodegradable organic waste such as yam peels, vegetable trimmings, and paper pulp
- Step 1: Biodegradable wastes consist of biological organic matter that microbial decomposers possess enzymes to break down into simple inorganic nutrients and compost. Answer: biodegradable organic waste such as yam peels, vegetable trimmings, and paper pulp. Why not the others: Plastics, metals, and glass are non-biodegradable synthetic/mineral substances that persist for centuries.
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