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Which one of the following is a biodegradable polymer?
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2019 (03 May Shift 2)
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Biodegradable Polymers: These are the polymers which get decomposed under aerobic or anaerobic conditions, as a result of the action of microorganism/enzymes. The materials develop it like starch, cellulose and polyesters.

The common examples of aliphatic biodegradable polymers are polyglycolic acid (PGA), Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), Polyhydroxy butyrates-co-beta hydroxyvalerate (PHBV), Nylon-2-nylon-6.

Here, biodegradable polymer is :

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