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