Which of the following does not belong to natural polymers?

2022

Which of the following does not belong to natural polymers?

  1. A.

    Cellulose

  2. B.

    Starch

  3. C.

    Rayon

  4. D.

    RNA

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Correct answer: C

Natural polymers are polymers that occur naturally in plants, animals, or living organisms.

Examples:

Cellulose → Found in plant cell walls
Starch → Plant storage polysaccharide
RNA → Natural nucleic acid polymer

Rayon is not a natural polymer. It is a semi-synthetic (artificial) polymer produced chemically from natural cellulose and is therefore known as artificial silk.

Hence, the correct answer is Rayon.

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