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Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only) common mistakes
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Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)
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Confusing Types of Polymers
Students often confuse proteins, starch, and cellulose as synthetic polymers rather than naturally occurring ones.
Fix itRemember that proteins, starch, and cellulose are naturally occurring polymers made from biological monomers, while synthetic polymers are man-made.
Monomer Types Confusion
Students often confuse the types of monomers used in different naturally occurring polymers, such as thinking that proteins and carbohydrates are made from the same monomers.
Fix itTo fix this, students should study the specific monomers for each polymer type: amino acids for proteins, monosaccharides for carbohydrates, and nucleotides for nucleic acids.
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