MHT CET202527 Apr 2025Evening ShiftChemistryPolymersActual
Which from following polymers is used as surgical suture?
Options
- AHDP
- BPolyacrylonitrile
- CNylon 6,6
- DNylon 6
Correct answer
A. HDP
Step-by-step solution
Surgical sutures require materials with high tensile strength, flexibility, and biocompatibility. Among the given polymers, both polyamides (Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6) are used for non-absorbable sutures. Nylon 6 in particular is widely employed due to its optimal balance of strength and handling characteristics, with common examples including Ethilon and Dermalon sutures. High-density polyethylene and polyacrylonitrile lack the necessary properties for this medical application.