(a)
Interpretation:
The given term PLA has to be defined.
Concept Introduction:
Polymers are macromolecules which are formed a by number of repeating units called monomers.
(b)
Interpretation:
The reasons why corn is printed in center of recycling symbol has to be indicated.
Concept Introduction:
Polymers: Monomers combine together to form polymers. Monomers are the repeating units of small molecules which link together to form polymers and the process is called as polymerization.
Polymers are macromolecules which are formed a by number of repeating units called monomers.
(c)
Interpretation:
The reasons that supports why PLA is defined as eco-friendly polymer have to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Polymers: Monomers combine together to form polymers. Monomers are the repeating units of small molecules which link together to form polymers and the process is called as polymerization.
Polymers are macromolecules which are formed a by number of repeating units called monomers.
(d)
Interpretation:
The reasons that supports why PLA is defined as eco-friendly polymer have to be counter argued.
Concept Introduction:
Polymers: Monomers combine together to form polymers. Monomers are the repeating units of small molecules which link together to form polymers and the process is called as polymerization.
Polymers are macromolecules which are formed a by number of repeating units called monomers.
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