👉 Chromides are a class of naturally occurring polymers that can be derived from a wide range of sources such as plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria. These polymers are composed primarily of two monomers, which in turn contain one or more amino acids. Chromides typically have a high degree of hydroxylation, meaning they are highly reactive with water, making them suitable for use in organic synthesis processes. Chromide polymerization is a process that involves the formation of chromides from