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What type of polymer are DNA molecules classified as?

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MCQ

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practice

Style

Topic

Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)

Question

  1. A. Natural polymers
  2. B. Synthetic polymers
  3. C. Condensation polymers
  4. D. Addition polymers

Answer

The correct option is Natural polymers.

Explanation

The correct option is Natural polymers. Natural polymers is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to most DNA molecules are two polymer chains, made from four different monomers called nucleotides, in the form of a double helix. This belongs to Polymerisation and naturally occurring polymers within Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only), so the answer must use the correct organic chemistry context. The other options are incorrect when they confuse the organic family, formula type, reaction condition, product, or property being tested. Keep molecular formula, structural formula, displayed formula, and general formula distinct. Do not confuse alkanes with alkenes, saturated with unsaturated, cracking with combustion, polymers with monomers, or hydrocarbons with oxygen-containing alcohols and carboxylic acids. When formulae are used, preserve the stored notation exactly and explain the GCSE chemistry idea in words rather than using unsupported displayed-formula diagrams.

Common mistake

Confusing DNA Structure

Students often think that DNA is made up of a single chain of nucleotides instead of two chains.

Remember that DNA consists of two polymer chains that form a double helix structure.

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