Multiple choice

Which of the following polymers contains monomers joined by peptide bonds?

  1. Polyester

  2. Polyamide

  3. Polyurethane

  4. Polyurea

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A polyamide is a polymer containing monomers of amides joined by peptide bonds. They can occur both naturally and artificially, examples being proteins, wool and silk, and can be made artificially through step-growth polymerization or solid-phase synthesis, examples being nylons, aramids, and sodium poly(aspartate).

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