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Which statement about polymers is correct?

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Polymers are formed by breaking down monomers
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Polymers can be natural or synthetic
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Polymers contain atoms of only one element
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Polymers have a giant ionic structure
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Solution

The correct option is C Polymers can be natural or synthetic
A polymer is a large molecule or a macromolecule which essentially is a combination of monomers.

Polymers can be natural or synthetic. Natural polymers occur naturally and are found in plants and animals. For example proteins, starch. Synthetic polymers are man-made polymers. Plastic is the most common and widely used synthetic polymer.

Hence, option B is correct.

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