Which of the following is a property of most plastics such as PET and Teflon?

Biodegradable

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Non - combustible

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Edible

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Non- Biodegradable

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Solution

The correct option is D
Non- Biodegradable

Plastics are usually non-biodegradable in nature. Non-biodegradable materials are substances that remain in the environment for a long time without getting decomposed by natural agents such as microbes, bacteria. Thus, plastics can persist in nature for millions of years. Plastics are not edible.

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