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There is no such thing as "a carbohydrate, or many or few carbohydrates" Carbohydrate does not come in units, like vitamins or calories. It is like saying "Is a blood a polymer?" Same as you would say "Is blood a polymer?" the question is "Is carbohydrate a polymer?"
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∙ 11y agoSimple carbohydrates (sugars) and complex carbohydrates (starches) are not commonly referred to as polymers, although the structures of each are somewhat similar.
The term "Polymers" generally refers to either natural (i.e. polyisoprene) or synthetic (i.e. polyamide) compounds in which there is a repeating structural unit created by polymerization. Polymers are also called plastics or rubbers.
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∙ 14y agoCarbohydrate can be monomer or a polymer. Carbohydrate glucose is monomer while the carbohydrate starch is a polymer.
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Is starch a synthetic or natural polymer?
natural, starches are a form of sugar, potatos have a form of starch. I'm sure there are also some synthetic ones as well.
Is cellulose an example of a synthetic polymer?
No; cellulose is a natural polymer. Plastic is one example of a synthetic polymer. Zombies Suck! XOXO Juliet <3
Is orlon a synthetic polymer?
yes , it is a polyacrylonitrile.
How are natural polymers and synthetic polymers similar?
Rubber is a natural polymers with elastic and plastic type behavior. It is found in nature and extracted from trees. PET (soda bottles) Polyethylene Terephthalate is a synthetic polymer and not found in nature.
What is the definition of semi -synthetic polymer?
semi-synthetic polymers are obtained from natural polymers by subjecting them to some chemical processes. eg: vulcanised rubber.
Is slime a natural or synthetic polymer?
it is a synthetic polymer. depends on how you made it
Is polyvinyl chloride synthetic or natural?
It is a synthetic addition polymer.
Is spider webs natural polymers or a synthetic polymer?
is a spider web a polymer
What are natural and synthetic polymers?
A natural polymer would be rubber which is obtained from nature. A synthetic polymer would be polybutadiene which behaves like rubber.
Is basketball polymer natural or synthetic?
neither
What is the difference between a bio-polymer and a synthetic polymer?
Both the polymers have a repeating structure which is the basic definition of polymer.
Is starch a synthetic or natural polymer?
natural, starches are a form of sugar, potatos have a form of starch. I'm sure there are also some synthetic ones as well.
Is rayon a synthetic polymer?
Not truly. Neither is it a natural fibre. It is manufactured from cellulose, which is a naturally occurring polymer. It's regarded as "semi-synthetic", or "artificial".
Does polythene absorb water?
No - it is a synthetic polymer and it is not a natural polymer like cotton which has excellent absorption qualities.
Are cellulose molecules examples of synthetic polymers?
No a cellulose is a natural polymer
Which polymer exists in both synthetic and natural forms?
rubber
What is acrylic paint Mae of?
a natural or synthetic pigment in an acrylic polymer emulsion
