biopolymer
/ˌbaɪoʊˈpɑlɪmər/
noun
- A large molecule (polymer) that is produced by living organisms, such as proteins, DNA, cellulose, or starch.
- Scientists are developing biodegradable plastics from natural biopolymers.
- DNA is a biopolymer that carries genetic information in all living things.
- Cellulose is a common biopolymer found in the cell walls of plants.
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