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  1. Xenobiotics which are inherently resistant to microbial attack are called as:
    1. Biodegradable
    2. Persistent
    3. All of the given options
    4. Recalcitrant
Correct 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.



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