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nounany very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals
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- molecular biology the branch of biology that studies the structure and activity of macromolecules essential to life (and especially with their genetic role)
- nucleic acid (biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotide chains that are vital constituents of all living cells
- macromolecular relating to or consisting of or characterized by macromolecules
- molecular biologist a biologist who studies the structure and activity of macromolecules essential to life