Biology A-Level
straight versus branched chains
What straight versus branched chains means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of straight versus branched chains
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A chain described as straight, linear or unbranched where the diagram shows it, or carrying 1,6 branch points where branching is shown.
Topics that use straight versus branched chains
- Monomers and polymers (AQA A-Level)
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