Question

Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?

• A. Cellulose
• B. Polyethene
• C. Polyvinyl chloride
• D. Nylon-6

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Cellulose is a biodegradable polymer. Different enzymes secreted by bacteria digest it. Synthetic polymers like polyvinyl chloride, nylon-6, polyester, polyethene etc.) are not acted upon by bacteria and hence, are nonbiodegradable.