Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?

Question

Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer? (A) Cellulose (B) Polythene (C) Polyvinyl chloride (D) Nylon 6

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Cellulose is the biodegradable polymer. Different enzymes found in bacteria acts on it and degrade it. Synthetic polymers like PE, PVC, nylon-6 etc.) are not acted upon by bacteria, hence are non biodegradable.

Q. Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?

Cellulose

Polythene

Polyvinyl chloride

Nylon 6

Cellulose is the biodegradable polymer. Different enzymes found in bacteria acts on it and degrade it. Synthetic polymers like PE, PVC, nylon-6 etc.) are not acted upon by bacteria, hence are non biodegradable.