macromolecule

• Substantiv, das jede sehr große und komplexe Molekül bezeichnet, die meist in lebenden Organismen wie Pflanzen und Tieren vorkommt.

A noun referring to any very large and complex molecule, typically found in living organisms such as plants and animals.

1. Large complex moleculeC1formalscientific

   A very large molecule, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or polysaccharide, that is essential to the structure and function of living organisms.

   Großes komplexes Molekül

   • Proteins and DNA are examples of macromolecules found in all living cells.
   • The scientist studied the structure of the macromolecule using X-ray crystallography.
   • Macromolecules like cellulose provide structural support in plants.
   • Enzymes, which are macromolecules, catalyze biochemical reactions.

   Synonymepolymer