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  1. Which of the following is a natural polymer?

  2. A.

     Bakelite

    B.

     Nylon

    C.

     Polythene

    D.

     Starch

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Cotton, starch, cellulose and rubber are some of the naturally occurring polymers.Starch is a condensation polymer made up of hundreds of glucose monomers, which split out water molecules as they chemically combine. Starch is a member of the basic food group carbohydrates and is found in cereal grains and potatoes. It is also referred to as a polysaccharide, because it is a polymer of the monosaccharide glucose.


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