Directions: Below a statement has been divided into four parts. The part in bold is fixed and contains no error. Among the other parts find the erroneous part. If there is no error mark option 5 as your answer.

Scientists have long recognize that (A)/ plastics biodegradable slowly, if at all,(B)/ and pose multiple threats to wildlife(C)/ through entanglement and consumption. (D)/ No error (E)