What are Polymers?

Simple molecules that occur naturally in plant and animal tissues and that are basic building blocks of proteins.

• DNA

• cellulose

• amino acids

• carbohydrates

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The basic unit of chemical element. They contain a nucleus with protons and neutrons.

• atom

• electron

• proton

• carbon

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A semi-permanent attachment between atoms or groups of atoms in a molecule.

• chain

• bond

• lubricant

• socket

The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.

• atom

• nucleus

• cell

• proton

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Attractive forces between atoms that are strong enough to make the linked elements function as a single unit.

• chemical attraction

• chemical bond

• bond length

• pendant group

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A long, double-stranded and spiral-shaped molecule inside most living cells that carries genetic instructions.

• RNA

• DNA

• nRNA

• keratin

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

A substance that is used to cut friction between surfaces that are in contact with one another.

• acid

• water

• blood

• lubricant

A molecule that is used as the basic building block of some larger molecule. Greek term meaning "one part".

• polymer

• monomer

• atom

• molecule

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A silky material that is made from long, manufactured molecules called polymers.

• nylon

• plastic

• silicone

• cellulose

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Any series of materials that are easily deformable; or synthetic materials that have been made from polymers that tend to be lightweight, inexpensive and resistant to degradation.

• polymer

• nylon

• plastic

• keratin

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