Which one of the following is a semi-synthetic polymer?

ACellulose acetate
BNatural rubber
CNylon 6,6
DStarch

Answer: A

Cellulose acetate is made by chemically modifying natural cellulose, so it is semi-synthetic. Natural rubber and starch are natural polymers and nylon 6,6 is fully synthetic.

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