Organic Polymers and Biopolymers
Chemistry ⇒ Carbon and Organic Chemistry
Organic Polymers and Biopolymers starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between homopolymers and copolymers.
Describe the role of enzymes in the synthesis of biopolymers.
Describe the structure and function of chitin as a biopolymer.
Describe the structure of DNA as a biopolymer.
Explain the difference between addition and condensation polymerization.
Explain the environmental significance of biodegradable polymers.
Explain why proteins are considered biopolymers.
Explain why vulcanized rubber is more durable than natural rubber.
Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?
(1) Polyethylene
(2) Polylactic acid (PLA)
(3) Polystyrene
(4) Teflon
Which of the following is a condensation polymer?
(1) Polyvinyl chloride
(2) Teflon
(3) Bakelite
(4) Polypropylene
Which of the following is a copolymer?
(1) Polyethylene
(2) Nylon-6,6
(3) Polystyrene
(4) Polyvinyl chloride
Which of the following is a linear polymer?
(1) Bakelite
(2) Polyethylene
(3) Melamine
(4) Vulcanized rubber
Fill in the blank: The linkage joining amino acids in proteins is called a ________ bond.
Fill in the blank: The main function of DNA in living organisms is to store ________ information.
Fill in the blank: The main structural difference between starch and cellulose is the type of ________ linkage.
Fill in the blank: The monomer of natural rubber is ________.
Is polylactic acid (PLA) derived from renewable resources? (Yes/No)
Is polystyrene a homopolymer? (Yes/No)
Is PVC (polyvinyl chloride) a thermoplastic polymer? (Yes/No)
Is Teflon (PTFE) resistant to chemical attack? (Yes/No)
