Not all polymers are made in factories. Living things make natural polymers such as starch, proteins and DNA.
State what is meant by a polymer.
The table shows three natural polymers.
| Natural polymer | Monomer |
|---|---|
| starch | ? |
| protein | ? |
| DNA | ? |
Give the monomer that each natural polymer is made from.
Give the name of one polymer that is not natural.
37 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 10.3 Polymers, covering 10.3.1 Addition polymerisation of alkenes, 10.3.2 Uses and properties of polymers, 10.3.3 Condensation polymers and polyesters, 10.3.4 Problems with polymers and recycling, and 10.3.5 Natural polymers: DNA, starch and proteins. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.