Question

Give an example of a homopolymer.

Answer 1

Homopolymer:

1. A homopolymer is a polymer that is composed of multiple repeating copies of a single polymer unit.
2. An example of a homopolymer is cellulose.
3. Cellulose is a polymer of glucose formed by the beta 1,4- linkages of D-glucose.
4. It is the most abundant organic polymer and is a crucial component of the plant cell wall.