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
"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
In the years ahead, the team hopes to integrate prehistoric RNA with DNA, proteins, and other preserved biomolecules.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2025
The problem is that it has so far not been possible to develop drugs that bind copper ions with sufficient affinity to "take them away" from copper-binding biomolecules.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2024
Extracellular, doubly charged copper ions are reduced to singly charged copper, transported into the cell, stored in pools, and transferred to the biomolecules that require them on demand.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2024
