The Greek root mer in the word polymer means:
AA colour
BA unit
CA metal
DA liquid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A unit
1. The word joins two Greek roots together.
2. Poly means many.
3. Mer means a unit or part.
_Source: syllabus Chemistry Part II, Chapter 15, Polymers._
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