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Define polymers as molecules made from many monomers joined together.
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Biological molecules official content
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Monomers and polymers
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Define polymers as molecules made from many monomers joined together
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- You need to be able to define polymers as molecules made from many monomers joined together.
- The key ideas to know are polymer and monomer.
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Which of the following statements correctly defines a polymer?
Direct answer
A polymer is a molecule made from many monomers joined together.
Key terms
- Polymer: A large molecule composed of many repeated subunits (monomers) connected by covalent bonds.
- Monomer: A small molecule that can join together with other monomers to form a polymer.
Common trap
Confusing monomers with polymers: Remember that polymers are composed of many repeating monomer units, which are the basic building blocks.
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