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Which of the following are biodegradable polymers?

  1. APHBV
  2. BNylon 2-nylon 6
  3. CPolystyrene
  4. DPolyglycolic acid

Answer: A, B, D

PHBV, nylon 2-nylon 6 and polyglycolic acid have ester or amide links that microbes and enzymes can hydrolyse. Polystyrene has an all-carbon backbone and is not biodegradable.
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