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Differentiate between polymers and monomers in polymerization using cotton as an example |
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Answer» Polymer means many monomers. Sometimes POLYMERS are also known as macromolecules or large-sized MOLECULES. USUALLY, polymers are organic (but not necessarily). A monomer is a molecule that is able to bond in LONG CHAINS. EXAMPLE:Examples of biological monomers and polymers:Monomers PolymersMonosaccharides (simple sugars) PolysaccharidesAmino-acids Polypeptides and proteinsNucleotides Nucleic acids |
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