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Select all the polymers that are biodegradable.

ATerylene
BNylon 6,6
CBakelite
DPHBV

Answer: D

PHBV is a polyester of hydroxy acids that microbes degrade. Nylon 6,6, Terylene and bakelite are persistent synthetic polymers.

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