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hey guys...im new here. This is my 1st post!!!...so be nice lol
Ive got some homework task on biopolymers and i chose to do PHB. The homework task relates to syllabus dot pt 2.3.a.
Im quite stuck with the importance of use and i need to have an evaluation of the use of the polymer realted to its properties. I s there anyway you guys could help. Or other ways to get more information because Conquering chemistry's info is pretty brief

Thanx alot guys....
 

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is PHA similar to PHB
im confused!! i dont know which one to choose...???
 

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Versace... said:
is PHA similar to PHB
im confused!! i dont know which one to choose...???
PHB stands for poly-β-hydroxybutanoate, which is a member of the group PHA, which stands for poly-β-hydroxyalkanoate.

It's like butane belongs to the homologous group alkanes.
 

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Dreamerish*~ said:
PHB stands for poly-β-hydroxybutanoate, which is a member of the group PHA, which stands for poly-β-hydroxyalkanoate.

It's like butane belongs to the homologous group alkanes.
Yea i know^^^ but while i was skimming through the information you gave me, some information theyhad for PHA was exactly the same as the info i had 4 PHB!
 

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