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Biomolecule

Similar term(s): biological molecule.

Definition:

A biomolecule is a chemical compound found in living organisms. These include chemicals that are composed of mainly carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus.

Biomolecules are the building blocks of life and perform important functions in living organisms.

Source: Articleworld.org Biomolecule 

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Biomolecules include amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, polysaccharides, and nucleic acids.

Source: GreenFacts

Related words:

Molecule

Translation(s):

Deutsch: Biomolekül
Español: Biomolécula
Français: Biomolécule

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