(chemistry, biochemistry) A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).

plural of macromolecule

(chemistry) any macromolecule composed of a linear sequence of blocks

(chemistry) A macromolecule having a single branch point from which linear chains (or arms) emanate.

plural of star macromolecule

plural of block macromolecule

(chemistry) a star macromolecule having identical arms

(chemistry) a star macromolecule having arms composed of different types or numbers of monomers

plural of variegated star macromolecule

plural of regular star macromolecule