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Explain the terms of polymer and monomer.

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Monomer: A monomer is a molecule that can chemically bind to other molecules to form a polymer. It is typically a small molecule with a reactive group that allows it to link with other monomers through chemical reactions like polymerization. Monomers are the building blocks of polymers.

Polymer: A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units, or monomers, typically connected by covalent chemical bonds