A sugar polymer that is also known as a glycan. Most natural carbohydrates exist as polysaccharides.

Polysaccharide

- Cellulose
- Corn starch (polysaccharide)
- Potato starch (polysaccharide) 
- DNA (monomers here are nucleotides)

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Types of Polymers

Evans, D., &amp; Watkins, S. (2019, September 19). Polymers: From DNA to rubber ducks. Curious. https://www.science.org.au/curious/everything-else/polymers. 

Polymers: from DNA to rubber ducks

Natural Polymer

- Celluloid
- Bakelite
- Polyethylene (common plastic)
- Polyester
- Synthetic Hydrogel


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