Question

Biodegradation will be more for ____________

(a) More molecular weights and high crystallinity

(b) Low molecular weights and high crystallinity

(c) More molecular weights and less crystallinity

(d) Low molecular weights and less crystallinity

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Answer 1

Right answer is (d) Low molecular weights and less crystallinity

The best explanation: Biodegradation will be more for low molecular weights and less crystallinity. Low molecular weight compound can easily be broken into pieces by micro-organisms and hence improve the rate of biodegradation.