Question
Can nucleic acids, proteins and starch be considered as step growth polymers?
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Answer
Yes, step growth polymers (nucleic acids, proteins and starch) are conden¬sation polymers and they can be formed by the loss of simple molecule like water leading to the formation of high molecular mass polymers.
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