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Read the items listed below:-
Collagen, RuBisCO, Chitin, lnulin, Cellulose, Glycogen
How many of them is/are structural homopolymer(s)?

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One

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Three

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Two

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Four

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Solution

The correct option is C Two
A homopolymer is defined as a polymer that has the same monomer unit in the chain.
Structural homopolymers include cellulose and chitin.
Inulin and glycogen are storage homopolymers whereas collagen and RuBisCO are heteropolymers.

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