Introduction to Polymers in Pharmacy
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What is the term used to describe the number of monomer (repeated units) connected to each other in the polymer structure?

  • Monomerisation factor
  • Degree of polymerization (DP) (correct)
  • Polymer complexity index
  • Macromolecular bonding ratio

What are natural polymers derived from?

  • Synthetic chemicals
  • Minerals and rocks
  • Plants and crustacean shells (correct)
  • Coal and petroleum

What process is used to make polymers from monomers?

  • Polymer bonding
  • Monomer bonding
  • Polymerisation (correct)
  • Monomer transformation

What are the uses of polymers in pharmacy?

<p>Viscosity enhancers, emulsifying agents, flocculating agents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the physicochemical properties of polymers?

<p>Structure and chemistry of the monomers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the physicochemical properties of polymers?

<p>Chemistry of the monomers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the uses of polymers in pharmacy?

<p>Viscosity enhancers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process is used to make polymers from monomers?

<p>Polymerisation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the number of monomer (repeated units) connected to each other in the polymer structure?

<p>Degree of polymerization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process is used to make polymers from monomers?

<p>Polymerisation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of polymers includes examples like cellulose and chitosan, derived from natural sources?

<p>Natural Polymers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the uses of polymers in pharmacy?

<p>Viscosity enhancers, Emulsifying agents, Wound dressings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the physicochemical properties of polymers?

<p>The structure and chemistry of the monomers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Polymer Basics

  • The term "degree of polymerization" describes the number of monomer (repeated units) connected to each other in the polymer structure.

Natural Polymers

  • Natural polymers are derived from natural sources.

Polymerization

  • Polymers are made from monomers through a process called polymerization.

Pharmaceutical Applications

  • Polymers have various uses in pharmacy.

Physicochemical Properties

  • The physicochemical properties of polymers are determined by their molecular structure and composition.

Natural Polymer Examples

  • Examples of natural polymers include cellulose and chitosan, derived from natural sources.

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This quiz covers the basics of polymers, including their formation from monomers and their properties. It provides an introduction to the role of polymers in pharmacy and formulation of medicines.

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