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Identify the monomers and polymers

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Monomers are small, individual molecules that can join together to form larger, chain-like structures called polymers. Here are some examples of monomers and their corresponding polymers:

Monomer: Ethylene

Polymer: Polyethylene

Monomer: Propylene

Polymer: Polypropylene

Monomer: Vinyl chloride

Polymer: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Monomer: Styrene

Polymer: Polystyrene

Monomer: Ethylene terephthalate

Polymer: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Monomer: Adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine

Polymer: DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid)

Monomer: Amino acids

Polymer: Proteins

Monomer: Glucose

Polymer: Starch, cellulose

These are just a few examples, as there are numerous monomers and polymers found in various materials, substances, and biological structures.

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