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  • What is a Polymer? Understanding Large Repeating Molecules
    A molecule made of many repeating parts is known as 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 similar molecules to form a polymer.

    Examples of polymers:

    * Polyethylene (plastic): Made from repeating units of ethylene.

    * DNA: Made from repeating units of nucleotides.

    * Proteins: Made from repeating units of amino acids.

    * Starch: Made from repeating units of glucose.

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