biomolecule
/ˌbaɪoʊˈmɑːləˌkjuːl/
noun
- A molecule that is produced by a living organism and is essential for life, such as a protein, carbohydrate, lipid, or nucleic acid.
- Enzymes are biomolecules that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
- DNA is a biomolecule that carries genetic information.
- Scientists study how different biomolecules interact inside cells.
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