Macromolecules

The study of the physical and chemical properties of macromolecules is important for the design of new materials.

Biopolymers are macromolecules that occur naturally, such as starch and cellulose.

Polymers are macromolecules made up of repeating units and are used in a variety of materials, including plastics and rubber.

Macromolecules like lipids are important for energy storage and cell membrane structure.

Macromolecules such as polymers and plastics are widely used in manufacturing and construction industries.

Polysaccharides are macromolecules made up of monosaccharide subunits.

Glycosaminoglycans, which are macromolecules composed of repeating sugar subunits, are important components of joint cartilage.

Many pharmaceuticals are macromolecules that interact with specific proteins in the body.

Many synthetic materials, such as plastics, are made up of macromolecules.

Macromolecules are too large to diffuse through cell membranes.

The study of macromolecules is essential for understanding the evolution of life on Earth.

Enzymes are macromolecules that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.

Large macromolecules like DNA and RNA carry genetic information and are responsible for inheritance.