Polymer — Science definition
A large molecule made of many monomers bonded together in a chain.
Where it is taught
- Carbon & the Macromolecules of Life — Investigating the Chemistry of Life, Life Science: Biology, Grade 10
In use
Polymer-building and hydrolysis models help account for matter; actual cellular synthesis uses activated building blocks, catalysts, and energy coupling.
Carbon & the Macromolecules of Life
Questions using polymer
Problem 1
A polymer is built by linking 12 monomers into a single chain. How many bonds connect them?
Answer and explanation
11 bonds
In a single chain, the number of bonds is one less than the number of monomers: 12 − 1 = 11 bonds.