Search Results for: biopolymer
Biopolymer
Definition noun, plural: biopolymers A polymeric compound produced by a living organism. Supplement Starch, proteins and... Read More
Polypeptide
Polypeptide Definition Biology What are polypeptides? A polypeptide is defined as a polymer of amino acids joined together... Read More
Secondary structure
Definition noun A structure of a biological molecule characterized by the local folding within the biopolymer as a result... Read More
Polymerization
Definition noun, plural: polymerizations The act of process of forming a polymer, especially by chemical reactions that join... Read More
Sporopollenin
sporopollenin a major component of the tough outer (exine) walls of spores and pollen grains. (Science: biopolymer) a... Read More
Biomolecule
A molecule is an electrically neutral, group of atoms that can exist alone in a free state while its characteristic... Read More
Polynucleotide
Definition noun plural: polynucleotides pol·y·nu·cle·o·tide, ˌpɒlɪˈno͞o′klē-ə-tīd A biopolymer comprised of... Read More
Casparian strip
Definition noun (botany) A strip or a band of cell wall material around the walls of endodermal cells of... Read More
Nucleobase
Definition noun plural: nucleobases (biochemistry) The base in the nucleic acid, e.g. purines and pyrimidines Details ... Read More
