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biomolecule (複数形 biomolecules)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/05/07 17:18 UTC 版)
A biomolecule is any molecule that is produced by a living organism, including large polymeric molecules such as proteins, polysaccharides, lipids, and nucleic acids as well as small molecules such as primary metabolites, secondary metabolites, and natural products. A more general name for this class of molecules is a biogenic substance.