Polymers

Definition

Large molecules made from many smaller units called monomers linked together in a chain. Examples include proteins (polymers of amino acids), DNA (polymers of nucleotides), and polysaccharides (polymers of sugars).

Related terms

Protein:

A polymer made of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid):

A polymer made up of nucleotides, responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.

Polysaccharide:

A carbohydrate polymer made up of many monosaccharides. Examples include starch, cellulose and glycogen.