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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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 research shows beyond doubt that organic biomolecules, such as proteins like collagen, appear to be present in some fossils."
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
"In a standard stacked 2D structure, the active sites for molecular adsorption are often hidden between layers, making it difficult for molecules, especially large biomolecules to reach them," Gogotsi said.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 31, 2026
Earlier attempts to simulate early Earth conditions often failed to generate meaningful amounts of sulfur biomolecules before life existed.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2025
By applying machine learning, the team trained computer models to recognize faint molecular fingerprints left by living organisms long after the original biomolecules were destroyed.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2025
