Question

Greater the hydrophilicity of the polymers ____________ is the rate of biodegradation.

(a) Larger

(b) Smaller

This question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

I'd like to ask this question from Biodegradable Polymers topic in section Polymers of Engineering Chemistry I

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) Larger

Best explanation: Greater the hydrophilicity of the polymers, larger is the rate of biodegradation. Biodegradation increases with more hydrophilicity. Hydrophilicity means having an affinity for water; readily absorbing or dissolving in water.