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a molecule that can chemically bond with other molecules to form a polymer
- Ethylene is a monomer that polymerizes to form polyethylene, a widely used plastic.
- Amino acids are monomers that link together to form proteins through the process of polymerization.
- Glucose is a monomer that can polymerize to form complex carbohydrates like starch and cellulose.
- Adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine are monomers that form the building blocks of DNA.
- Styrene is a monomer used in the production of polystyrene, a common plastic and insulation material.