noun
definition
A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).
Examples of macromolecules in a Sentence
The relation between bulk properties and the properties of individual atoms and molecules, including macromolecules.
We study various aspects of charged polymer systems particularly the role of counter-ion fluctuations in the attractions between highly charged macromolecules.
The disk is made up of a large number of biological macromolecules.
The skin and tissues change in response to the build up of fluid, proteins and other macromolecules.
In the 1930's, X-ray diffraction studies of solids showed that polymers contained large macromolecules.
Investigation of the effects of ionizing radiation on the physical properties of extracellular matrix macromolecules.
When imaging macromolecules, a large region, about 100 square nanometers, of the AFM tip makes contact with the molecule.
The organic macromolecules are a vital component of the mineral, being involved in nucleation and growth control, and definition of mechanical properties.