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What are bio degradable polymers? Give examples.

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(i) The materials that are readily decomposed by microorganisms in the environment are called biodegradable.
Examples:
Polyhydroxy butyrate (PHB)
Polyhydroxy butyrate-co-hydroxyl valerate (PHBV)
(ii) Biodegradable polymers are used in medical field such as surgical sutures, plasma substitute etc... these polymers are decomposed by enzyme action and are either metabolized or excreted from the body.
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