noun
definition
A relatively small molecule which can be covalently bonded to other monomers to form a polymer.
Examples of monomer in a Sentence
At a point in time when the PM is most distant from the filament end, a new monomer is able to add on.
The insulin monomer The insulin monomer is a compact globular structure with a hydrophobic core.
If each monomer binds 10 chlorophylls then the LHCI more than doubles the light-harvesting size of PSI.
The other monomer is a 6 carbon chain with an amino group, -NH 2, at each end.
The monomer library files describe the internal geometry of a monomer library files describe the internal geometry of a monomer - they may contain complete or minimal descriptions of the monomers.
The actin monomer can exchange bound ADP for ATP.
Understand that the variety of possible small alkene monomer molecules leads to a variety of different polymers with differing properties.
Harry Barnes has been asking questions relating to the effects of exposure to the chemical vinyl chloride monomer.
Instead, rubber RV roofs are manufactured from Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM), a special type of long lasting rubber made specifically for use in roofing.
Made with a polymer and monomer blend, the gel mixture is applied to the nails and cured under an ultraviolet light.
The input masks can have any grid or axis ordering, and may cover a single monomer or the whole multimer.