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DDT as an Example of Biomagnification

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are detergents and soaps biodegradable or non-biodegradeable?

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Biodegradable substances are those substances that can be degraded naturally over time. Mainly all soaps that are made from natural fats (animal or vegetable) are biodegradable. However, the soaps and detergents that are synthesized chemically are non biodegradable.

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