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What are biopolymers and biodegradable polymers ? Give two examples.

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Biopolymers . The polymers associated with living systems are called biopolymers eg. Starch, wood etc.
Biodegradable polymers . The polymers which can be degraded or destroyed by enzymes are called biodegradable polymers e.g. PHBV, Nylon-2-Nylon-6 .
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