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A polymer is a large molecule composed of many repeated units. What is a polyester composed of?


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Ester

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Amino acids

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Cellulose

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Ether

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Solution

The correct option is A

Ester


Polyester (Poly+ester) is a category of polymers, made up of the repeating units of a type of chemicals called ester.
Polyester fibres are strong, resistant to stretching and shrinking. They dry quickly, are wrinkle resistant and can be easily washed.


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