One Characteristic of the Monomers That Form Condensation Polymers That

question 86

Multiple Choice

One characteristic of the monomers that form condensation polymers that is not common in monomers which form addition polymers is

• A)the presence of pi bonds.
• B)the presence of two functional groups.
• C)the presence of alkyl side chains.
• D)the ability to form free radicals.
• E)the presence of sulfur atoms.

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Definitions:

Hybrid Sterility

A condition in hybrids between different species where the offspring are sterile, unable to produce viable gametes.

Viable Gametes

Sex cells (sperm and eggs) that are capable of fertilization and development into a new organism.

Reproductive Maturity

The stage in an organism's life cycle when it becomes capable of producing offspring.

Adaptive Radiation

Macroevolutionary pattern in which a lineage undergoes a burst of genetic divergences that gives rise to many species.