Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 2 - Figure 2.8 - Dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis - Question - Page 38: 1

Answer

A polymer consists of many mers.

Work Step by Step

A polymer consists of many mers. Thus, the original monomer is turned into a mer, and then the mers combine to form a long chain of mers called a polymer.

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