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Which one of the following is a chain growth polymer?

1. Starch
2. Nucleic acid
3. Polystyrene
4. Protein

Correct answer: Polystyrene

Solution

Polystyrene is formed through a chain growth polymerization process, where monomers are added one by one to the growing polymer chain.

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