biopolymer

(noun)

Any macromolecule of a living organism that is formed from the polymerization of smaller entities; a polymer that occurs in a living organism or results from life.

Related Terms

  • isomer
  • dehydration reaction

Examples of biopolymer in the following topics:

  • Carbohydrate Molecules

    • Cellulose is the most abundant natural biopolymer.
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