Solid Waste Treatment, Bioindicators, Xenobiotics

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What is a Xenobiotic?

Xenobiotic is a chemical substance found within an organism that is not naturally produced or expected to be present within the organism.

What does recalcitrant mean?

The compounds that resist biodegradation and persist in the environment for long period of time are called recalcitrant.

Major sources of xenobiotic compounds

Chemical, pharmaceutical, Pulp and paper bleaching, Mining, fertilizers, pesticides.

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