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  • Polymers: Understanding Large Molecules with Repeating Units
    The organic molecule made up of a long chain of repeating units is called a polymer.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Polymer: A large molecule composed of many smaller repeating structural units called monomers.

    * Monomer: A small molecule that can join with other monomers to form a polymer.

    Examples of polymers include:

    * Proteins: Made of amino acid monomers.

    * Carbohydrates: Made of sugar monomers (like glucose).

    * Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA): Made of nucleotide monomers.

    * Polysaccharides: Made of sugar monomers, like starch and cellulose.

    * Plastics: These are synthetic polymers, often made from petroleum products.

    Let me know if you want to learn more about any specific type of polymer!

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