Biotransformation: Conversion of a substance into other compounds by organisms; including biodegradation.
Biotransformation
Transformation of one chemical to others by populations of microorganisms in the soil.
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phase II reaction of biotransformation
Binding of a substance, or its metabolites from a phase I reaction, with endogenous molecules (conjugation), making more water-soluble derivatives that may be excreted in the urine or bile.
Biodegradation: A subset of biotransformation, it is the biologically mediated conversion of a
compound to more simple products.
Biological Activity: In the subsurface, usually the action of microorganisms, especially bacteria.
 See also: Toxic, Concentration, Species, Condition, Organism
  
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