tetramers

/ˈtɛtrəmərz/
noun
  1. A molecule or structure made up of four smaller, similar units (monomers) bonded together.
    • Scientists studied how tetramers of the enzyme assemble to speed up chemical reactions.
    • In the lab, the researchers created synthetic tetramers to mimic natural proteins.
    • The protein forms tetramers in the cell, which are essential for its function.
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