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Polyamides are synthetic polymers commonly known as___________?

Correct answer: D. Nylon

  • A. synthetic
  • B. Protein
  • C. Cellulose
  • D. Nylon

Explanation

Polyamides contain repeating amide links, -CONH-, in their polymer chains; the best-known synthetic polyamides are nylons. Proteins are natural polyamides, but the question asks for the common name of synthetic polyamides. Students may choose protein because peptide bonds are also amide bonds, but nylon is the expected synthetic-polymer example.

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