macromolecule

noun
UK: /ˌmæk.rəˈmɒl.ɪ.kjuːl/
US: /ˌmæk.roʊˈmɑː.lɪ.kjuːl/

  1. A very large molecule, such as a protein, nucleic acid, carbohydrate, or lipid, built up from smaller chemical structures.

    1. DNA is a macromolecule that carries genetic information for all living things.
    2. Scientists study the structure of a macromolecule to understand its biological function within a cell.

  2. A giant molecule formed by the polymerization of smaller repeating subunits, often biological in origin.

    1. Starch is a macromolecule composed of many glucose molecules linked together.
    2. The properties of a macromolecule depend on its constituent monomers and how they are arranged.

Synonyms

polymer biopolymer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "macromolecule" in English means: A very large molecule, such as a protein, nucleic acid, carbohydrate, or lipid, built up from smaller chemical structures., A giant molecule formed by the polymerization of smaller repeating subunits, often biological in origin..

The phonetic transcription of "macromolecule" is /ˌmæk.rəˈmɒl.ɪ.kjuːl/ in British English and /ˌmæk.roʊˈmɑː.lɪ.kjuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "macromolecule": polymer, biopolymer.

Example usage of "macromolecule": "DNA is a macromolecule that carries genetic information for all living things.". More examples on the page.