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macromolecule
macromolecule term that may refer either to a crystal such as a diamond, in which the atoms are identical and held by covalent bonds (see chemical bond ) of equal strength, or to one of the units that compose a polymer . Macromolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids are vital to the functions of living cells. |
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"macromolecule." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "macromolecule." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-macromol.html "macromolecule." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-macromol.html |
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macromolecule
macromolecule Molecule up to 1000 times greater in diameter than the molecules of most substances. Many proteins, nucleic acids, plastics, resins, rubbers and natural and synthetic fibres are made up of such giant units.
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"macromolecule." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "macromolecule." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-macromolecule.html "macromolecule." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-macromolecule.html |
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macromolecule
macromolecule A very large molecule. Natural and synthetic polymers have macromolecules, as do many nucleic acids and proteins. See also colloids.
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"macromolecule." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "macromolecule." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-macromolecule.html "macromolecule." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-macromolecule.html |
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macromolecule
macromolecule A molecule that has a high molecular weight, often a polymer.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "macromolecule." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "macromolecule." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-macromolecule.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "macromolecule." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-macromolecule.html |
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macromolecule
macromolecule A molecule that has a high molecular weight, often a polymer.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "macromolecule." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "macromolecule." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-macromolecule.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "macromolecule." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-macromolecule.html |
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