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Substances which break into simpler substances in course of time are __________.

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Biological substances

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Biodegradable substances

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Non-biodegradable substances

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Pro-magnifying substances

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Solution

The correct option is A Biological substances
Biodegradable substances are those substances which are broken down into simpler, harmless substances in nature in due course of time by the biological processes such as micro organisms like certain bacteria.

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