noun
- a large molecule composed of repeating structural units that is produced by living organisms
Usage: scientific
Examples
- DNA is a biopolymer that stores genetic information in cells.
- Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer on Earth.
- Scientists are studying how to create synthetic materials that mimic natural biopolymers.
- Proteins are biopolymers made up of amino acid chains.
- The research team extracted biopolymers from algae for use in biodegradable plastics.
- Starch is a biopolymer that plants use to store energy.