Xenobiotics which are inherently resistant to microbial attack are called as: A)Biodegradable B)Persistent C)All of the given options D)Recalcitrant
Option D) The compounds that resist biodegradation and thereby persist in the environment are called recalcitrant. The recalcitrant xenobiotic compounds can be grouped into the following six types: (i) halocarbons; (ii) polychlorinated biphenyls; (iii) synthetic polymers; (iv) alkylbenzyl sulphonates; (v) oil mixture and (vi) others.
Opt. D
