The term 'biodegradable' can be used to refer to substances that:

are not eco-friendly

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do not conduct electricity

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can be decomposed biologically

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can be burnt easily

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The correct option is C can be decomposed biologically
Biodegradable materials are those substances which can be easily decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms. They do not accumulate in the environment or harm it. Therefore, they are eco-friendly. For example, cotton, human waste, paper, etc.

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Substances which cannot be decomposed by micro-organisms are called non-biodegradable substances.

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