Question
Which are long chains formed by the process of polymerization?
subunits
ethylenes
monomers
DNA strands
subunits
ethylenes
monomers
DNA strands
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Long chains formed by the process of polymerization are called **polymers**, which are typically made up of smaller units called **monomers**. So, the correct answer from your options would be **monomers**.
To clarify:
- **Subunits** is a general term and can refer to smaller components in a larger structure but is not specific to polymers.
- **Ethylenes** are a type of hydrocarbon and can be used as monomers in polymerization, but they do not represent the chains themselves.
- **DNA strands** are polymers made up of nucleotide monomers, but in the context of the original question, "monomers" is the most accurate term.
Therefore, "monomers" are the subunits that are polymerized to form long chains.
To clarify:
- **Subunits** is a general term and can refer to smaller components in a larger structure but is not specific to polymers.
- **Ethylenes** are a type of hydrocarbon and can be used as monomers in polymerization, but they do not represent the chains themselves.
- **DNA strands** are polymers made up of nucleotide monomers, but in the context of the original question, "monomers" is the most accurate term.
Therefore, "monomers" are the subunits that are polymerized to form long chains.