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Which of the following is a natural polymer?

A. Bakelite

B. Nylon

C. Polythene

D. Starch

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

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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