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Which characteristic is not a characteristic of plastic? A. Polymers are substances that have relatively large molecules. B. Oil and gas are the starting materials for making all polymers. C. Fabrics such as cotton and silk are synthetic polymers D. All polymers are obtained from living organisms

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Answer: option C.

Fabrics such as cotton and silk are synthetic polymers

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Fabrics such as cotton and silk are synthetic polymers because cotton and silk are natural polymers meaning they are gotten from natural source. Cotton is gotten from cotton plants and it is composed of cellulose which is a carbohydrates.

Silk also is gotten from animals I.efrom insect fibre or the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm which is a polymer.

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