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== == one answer could be: A limitless variety of polymers can be built from a small set of monomers.

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What name is given to large organic molecules that are found in organisms?

Macromolecule from biological polymerization can be called Bio-polymers.


What is a biological compound?

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What are the examples of biodegradable polymers?

Basically anything that is made of biological materials like untreated wood or non-synthetic fabrics, essentially man made products like a wooden chair (not varnished), whicker goods, biological detergent, are but a few examples.


What is the difference between organic polymers and inorganic polymers?

In general organic contains carbon molecules and/or those related to life. It is the chemistry of carbon containing compounds.Inorganic is everything else and generally do not contain carbon (with some exceptions).


What monomers may be bonded together to form polymers?

Monomers can only for with basically organic compounds to form polymers. In short they can only bond with organic compounds to for polymers


What reaction splits organic polymers?

Depolymerization. Hydrolysis also for certain polymers.


Which element contains organic polymers?

Elements do not contain polymers. It is the other way around. Organic polymers contain elements. These are usually C, O, H, N, Halogens and some others.


Long chains of organic compounds are known as?

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Are Organic polymers are synthesized by 'dehydration synthesis' reactions?

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Are biological monomers organic or inorganic?

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How can organic chemistry be used to produce textiles?

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What has the author Turner Alfrey written?

Turner Alfrey has written: 'Organic polymers' 'Copolymerization' -- subject(s): Polymers and polymerization 'Mechanical behavior of high polymers'