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biomolecule (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

Any organic molecule that is produced by a living organism and is essential to biological processes.

Proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids are the four major classes of biomolecules found in all living organisms.
The study of how a specific biomolecule interacts with cell receptors can lead to new medical treatments.
Researchers analyzed the sample to identify which biomolecule was responsible for the sudden cellular reaction.

biomolecule synthesis (collocation): the process of creating biomolecules — "The laboratory focuses on the artificial synthesis of a specific biomolecule."
biomolecule interaction (collocation): how biomolecules affect one another — "Understanding the biomolecule interaction is key to stopping the virus."

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