macromolecule
- n any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals
- Some macromolecules, such as the cellulose molecules in cotton or wood, are formed by nature.
- Many researchers feel that memories are stored and recalled by a combination of macromolecules or large molecules that probably differ considerably from one individual to another.
- Scientists long suspected that polymersmacromolecules made up of chains of smaller moleculesmight be custom-tailored to create an almost infinite variety of materials.