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PHBV stands for Poly $\beta$-hydroxybutyrate-co-$\beta$-hydroxyvalerate.

It is a biodegradable copolymer obtained by the copolymerisation of 3-hydroxybutanoic acid ($\beta$-hydroxybutyric acid) and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid ($\beta$-hydroxyvaleric acid).

Answer: $\beta$-Hydroxy butyric acid and $\beta$-Hydroxy valeric acid