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Which of the following sets represents natural polymers only?

  1. Pectin, rubber, rayon

  2. Chitin, neoprene, orlon

  3. Nylon, orlon, teflon

  4. Starch, glycogen, Teflon

  5. Silk, rayon, orlon
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Explanation

Polymers are defined as high molecular mass macromolecules, which consist of repeating structural units derived from the corresponding monomers. These polymers may be of natural or synthetic origin. Polysaccharides are polymeric carbohydrate molecules composed of long chains of monosaccharide units bound together by glycosidic Examples of natural polymers are - starch, glycogen, cellulose, pectin, wool, silk, rubber, chitin, rayon, etc.

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