tetramer

/ˈtɛtrəmər/
noun
  1. A molecule made up of four smaller, identical or similar subunits (monomers) bonded together.
    • The scientist studied how the tetramer forms from individual monomers.
    • Hemoglobin is a tetramer composed of four protein chains.
    • Certain enzymes function as tetramers to increase their stability.
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