1 Synthetic and Biological Polymers Polymers: Macromolecules formed by the covalent attachment of a set of small molecules termed monomers. Polymers are classified as: (1) Man-made or synthetic polymers that are synthesized in the laboratory; (2) Biological polymer that are found in nature. Synthetic polymers: nylon, poly-ethylene, poly-styrene Biological polymers: DNA, proteins, carbohydrates
Synthetic and Biological Polymers. Polymers: Macromolecules formed by the covalent attachment of a set of small molecules termed monomers. Polymers are classified as: (1)Man-made or synthetic polymers that are synthesized in the laboratory; (2)Biological polymer that are found in nature. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Synthetic and Biological Polymers
Polymers: Macromolecules formed by the covalent attachment of a set of small molecules termed
monomers.Polymers are classified as:(1) Man-made or synthetic polymers that are synthesized in the laboratory;(2) Biological polymer that are found in nature.