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Question
Which macromolecule is typically not considered a polymer?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Polymers are large molecules made by linking many similar or identical small molecules (monomers). While some lipids like triglycerides are formed by linking smaller units (glycerol and fatty acids), they are not long, repetitive chains like proteins, nucleic acids, or polysaccharides. Simple lipids are often not classified as true polymers.
Hint
They are a diverse group, many of which are not long chains.