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Which of the following hazardous wastes are harmful?

(a) Industry wastes

(b) Hospital wastes

(c) Garbage

(d) Laboratory wastes

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This question is from Enzymes Catalyzing Pesticide Degradation Reactions in division Biodegradation of Pesticides in the Environment of Environmental Biotechnology

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Right option is (a) Industry wastes

Best explanation: Garbage usually produced during cooking, storage of other food items is not categorized as hazardous wastes whereas, industry wastes, hospital wastes and laboratory wastes contains biohazards, harmful chemicals which is very harmful for the environment and hence categorized as hazardous waste.

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