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what is a pollymer?
Polymers are very large molecules made of repeating patterns of small molecules, called monomers.  Many polymers are made by repeating the same small molecule over and over again.  Others are made from two monomers linked in a pattern.  While most polymers with which you are familiar are man-made, there are some biological polymers – proteins, nucleic acids, and complex carbohydrates – that are fundamental to the way your body functions.Because they contain carbon, polymers are categorized as organic compounds.  The most common element found in polymers, besides carbon, is hydrogen.


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