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What are natural and synthetic polymers ? Give two examples of each type .

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Natural polymers : The polymers which are obtained form natural sources such as plants and animals are called natural polymers . E.g : starch ,cellylose , rubber etc .
Synthetic polymers : The polymers which are artificially prepared i.e . Man -made are called synthetic polymers . these have wide applications in daily life as well as in industry .
E.g. : Plastics ,Nylon 6,6 , synthetic rubbers .
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