What Is a Biodegradable Pollutant

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Multiple Choice

What is a biodegradable pollutant?

• A) A pollutant that is organically based
• B) A pollutant that is able to be broken down into simpler compounds
• C) A pollutant that is natural
• D) A pollutant that does not alter the environment

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Definitions:

Prenatal Development

The stage of human development that occurs from conception until birth, encompassing physical, cognitive, and emotional changes in the embryo and fetus.

Embryonic Stage

The period in prenatal development from about 2 to 8 weeks after conception, where major organs and structures begin to develop.

Germinal Stage

Refers to the first two weeks of prenatal development after conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.

Vital Organs

Essential organs necessary for survival, including the heart, brain, lungs, liver, and kidneys.