Differentiate between chemical fertilizers and biofertilizers.

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Chemical Fertilizer Biofertilizer
$(1)$ These are synthetic substances containing specific chemical compounds. $(1)$ These are living organisms like bacteria,fungi,or cyanobacteria.
$(2)$ Excessive use leads to soil degradation and water pollution. $(2)$ They enrich the soil nutrient quality and are eco-friendly.
$(3)$ They provide nutrients like $N$,$P$,and $K$ directly. $(3)$ They fix atmospheric nitrogen or solubilize phosphorus biologically.
$(4)$ They are harmful to the long-term health of the environment. $(4)$ They are beneficial for sustainable agriculture and environment.

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