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Which of the two types of synthetic polymer is more similar chemically to biopolymers? Explain.
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This is because thermoplastic polymers have a linear or slightly branched structure, which is similar to the structure of biopolymers such as proteins, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides. Show more…
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