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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

What is a Bio-degardable polymer? Give an example of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester.

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Bio-degardable polymer : All those biopolymers which disintegrate by themselves in biological systems during certain period of time by enzymatic hydrolysis are called biodegradable polymers. Example: Poly-p-Hydroxybutyrate-Co-p-Hydro- xyvalerate (PHBV)

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