What is the difference between natural and man made polymers?

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Natural polymers are derived from plants and animals. For example, cellulose is obtained from wood of plants.

Man made polymers are synthesized in labratory through chemical process or it is derived from petroleum oil. For example, polyethylene is man made polymer obtained by polymerisation reaction of ethene monomer.

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