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.
Synonyms: 0, Biopolymer, Biopolymers
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IM GEN only ,1991(1975); use MACROMOLECULAR SUBSTANCES 1975-1990 ,1991; see MACROMOLECULAR SYSTEMS 1975-1990
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D001704