+A **polymer** is a large [molecule](/wiki/Molecule) made of many repeated smaller units, like beads on a chain. These versatile structures, found in everything from natural proteins to synthetic [plastics](/wiki/Plastic), endow materials with a vast range of properties.
+## See also
+- [Monomer](/wiki/Monomer)
+- [Macromolecule](/wiki/Macromolecule)
+- [Biopolymer](/wiki/Biopolymer)