English Explanatory Dictionary

biomolecule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Molecules, such as amino acids, sugars, nucleic acids, proteins, polysaccharides, DNA, and RNA, that occur naturally in living organisms; any such molecule, even if created outside a living thing (as for example in a test tube or bioreactor).

Pronunciation

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Word forms

biomolecule biomolecules

Etymology

From bio- + molecule.

Related words

biomolecular biochemical bioindicator biomarker biomaterial biomatter biometal bioscience biosignature biotechnology
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