Polymers are formed by joining several units called monomers. What does the term monomer refer to? A) A unit made up of several compounds. B) A unit made up of several atoms. C) A unit made up of several molecules.

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The answer is B) A unit made up of several atoms

Let's distinguish all terms:
- Atom is the smallest constituent of an element.
- Molecule is formed when two or more atoms bind chemically together.
- Compound is a molecule consisting of at least two elements.
- Monomer is a molecule made up of several atoms (for example, glucose is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen).
- Polymer is a large molecule formed by joining several monomers (for example, starch consists of many glucose monomers).
Polymers are made up of several monomers. These monomers are linked together in order to form a more complex molecule. While monomers are a unit made up of several molecules. The correct answer is option C. Monomers are molecules that are able to bond in long chains. These monomers are bonded through a process called polymerization.