GK Question

science medium true_false

True or False: Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biopolymers produced by microbial fermentation of sugars or lipids.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

PHAs are biodegradable polyesters synthesized by bacteria as carbon storage. Fully compostable, used in packaging, medical implants. Aligns with circular economy goals; India promotes R&D under National Biofuels Policy. [[MoEFCC, NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]

Topic Chemistry - Sustainable Polymers
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, Railway NTPC, UPSC CAPF