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biopolymer

/ˌbaɪoʊˈpɑlɪmər/ /ˌbaɪəˈpɑlɪmər/

Meanings
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.

Examples :

"Cellulose, a key component of plant cell walls, is a biopolymer made from glucose. "
biology biochemistry chemistry material organism science

Related Words

Illustration occurs

occurs verb

/əˈkɜːz/ /əˈkɝz/

To happen or take place.

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

Illustration organism

organism noun

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"The single-celled organism was studied by the biology students in their science class. "

Illustration entities

entities noun

/ˈɛntɪtiz/

That which has a distinct existence as an individual unit. Often used for organisations which have no physical form.

""Many companies and charities are separate legal entities that can own property and enter into contracts." "

Illustration smaller

smaller adjective

/ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

"A small group."

Illustration component

component noun

/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

Illustration living

living verb

/ˈlɪvɪŋ/

To be alive; to have life.

"My grandmother is living a long and healthy life. "

Illustration results

results noun

/ɹɪˈzʌlts/

That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

"the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation"

Illustration polymer

polymer noun

/ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/

A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.

"The plastic in my school's new chairs is a polymer. "

Illustration macromolecule

macromolecule noun

/ˈmækɹəʊˌmɒlɪkjuːl/

A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).

"A protein is a type of macromolecule important for building and repairing tissues in our bodies. "

Illustration glucose

glucose noun

/ˈɡluːkoʊz/ /ˈɡlukoʊs/

A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

"After eating a banana, the body breaks down the carbohydrates into glucose, which provides energy for activities like playing sports or studying. "

Illustration formed

formed verb

/fɔːmd/ /fɔɹmd/

To assume (a certain shape or visible structure).

"The children formed a circle to play duck, duck, goose. "

Illustration cellulose

cellulose noun

/ˈsɛljʊloʊs/ /ˈsɛljʊloʊz/

A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.

"The paper we use in our science class is made from cellulose. "