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Biomolecule

Definition

noun, plural: biomolecules

Any of the organic molecules produced by living organisms.


Supplement

As organic molecules, biomolecules consist primarily of carbon and hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen. Examples include proteins, polysaccharides, nucleic acids, amino acids, DNA and RNA found in living organisms.


Word origin: combination of bio- + molecule.
Related forms: biomolecular (adjective)


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by mith
Wed Aug 29, 2007 2:59 am
 
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... homework where it tells me to look for food products and fill this in -Biomolecles present and which are the most abundant -the basic unit of each biomolecule present -the elements present in the basic unit of each biomolecule i dont know what the hell is the basic unit... can someone put examples ...

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by patricio
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