Mesh term Biopolymers
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Description
Polymers synthesized by living organisms. They play a role in the formation of macromolecular structures and are synthesized via the covalent linkage of biological molecules, especially AMINO ACIDS; NUCLEOTIDES; and CARBOHYDRATES.Browse to child terms:
Cellulose
Chitin
Collagen
Elastin
Glucans
Intermediate Filament Proteins
Latex
Lignin
Microfilament Proteins
Microtubule Proteins
Pectins
Plant Gums
Plant Mucilage
Polyhydroxyalkanoates
Resins, Plant
Reticulin
Rubber
Silk
Tannins
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