Q.

Which of the following is a natural polymer?

A. Bakelite
B. Nylon
C. Polythene
D. Starch
Answer» D. Starch
Explanation: Cotton, starch, cellulose and rubber are some of the naturally occurring polymers. Starch is a condensation polymer made up of hundreds of glucose monomers, which split out water molecules as they chemically combine. Starch is a member of the basic food group carbohydrates and is fourid in cereal grains and potatoes. It is also referred to as a polysaccharide, because it is a polymer of the monosaccharide glucose.
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