11. Which of the following is a natural polymer? A.Bakelite B.Nylon C.Polythene D.Starch
Answer: Option D Solution: 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.
