Physical Science
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ISBN: 9780077862626
Author: Bill Tillery, Stephanie J. Slater, Timothy F. Slater
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 12, Problem 36AC
To determine
From the following options, many
decompose nutrients, which accelerates plant growth.
do not readily decompose and tend to accumulate.
do not contain vitamins as natural materials do.
become a source of food for fish but ruin the flavour of fish meat.
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47. The organic acid that is found in sour milk,...Ch. 12 - Prob. 48ACCh. 12 - Prob. 49ACCh. 12 -
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