Macromolecule
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A macromolecule is a "molecule of high relative molecular mass, the structure of which essentially comprises the multiple repetition of units derived, actually or conceptually, from molecules of low r
Chemical structure of a polypeptide macromolecule
Structure of an example polyphenylene dendrimer macromolecule
RNA
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Ribonucleic acid is a polymeric molecule that is essential for most biological functions, either by performing the function itself or by forming a template for the production of proteins. RNA and deox
Macromolecule
…relative molecular mass." Polymers, which are often used in many consumer goods, are examples of macromolecules. Common macromolecules are biopolymers (RNA and DNA, proteins, and carbohydrates), polyolefins (polyethylene) and polyamides (nylon). Many macromolecules are synthetic polymers (plastics, synthetic…
Secondary structure of a telomerase RNA
Robert W. Holley, left, poses with his research team.