This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Sutures and Anastomoses, Subject name: Surgery
Vicryl, the commonly used suture material is a: 
Select and explain. 
A. Homopolymer of polydioxanone, B. Co-polymer of glycolide and lactide, C. Homopolymer of glycolide, D. Homopolymer of lactide
B: Co-polymer of glycolide and lactide
Answer: B: Co-polymer of glycolide and lactide 
Explanation: - Vicryl - copolymer of glycolide and lactide - Work horse suture of general surgeon - Delayed absorbable suture (60-90 days)