why microorganisms cant act upon non biodegradable substances

Open in App

Solution

Microorganisms act upon biodegradable substances to gain nutrition from them as a a result of their breakdown. They don't act upon non biodegradable substances because they do not gain any nutrition from them. Also, the simple biochemical reactions of the microorganisms are unable to breakdown the non biodegradable substances.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Question 1
Why are some substances biodegradable and some non-biodegradable?

Radioactive substances are non-biodegradable.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program