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  • What is a Polymer? Understanding Large Molecule Synthesis
    A large molecule synthesized from many monomers is called a polymer.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Monomer: A small, repeating molecule. Think of it as a building block.

    * Polymer: A large molecule made up of many monomers linked together.

    Some common examples of polymers include:

    * Proteins: Made from amino acid monomers.

    * Carbohydrates: Made from sugar monomers.

    * DNA and RNA: Made from nucleotide monomers.

    * Plastics: Made from various synthetic monomers.

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