biomolecule
noun
an organic molecule occurring in living organisms, such as an amino acid or protein.
biomolecules
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pluralof biomolecule.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Recent studies exploring fossil biomolecules suggest that certain burial environments and microscopic bone structures may create stable conditions that slow chemical breakdown dramatically.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
Collagen is the primary structural protein found in bone tissue and one of the hardest biomolecules to explain away as contamination when identified in this context.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
This opens new opportunities for studying ancient biomolecules and tracing mammalian evolution.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 24, 2026
In the years ahead, the team hopes to integrate prehistoric RNA with DNA, proteins, and other preserved biomolecules.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2025
Other studies support the idea that energetic solar events and their resulting particles may have triggered chemical reactions that produced biomolecules and greenhouse gases -- key ingredients for sustaining life.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2025
