What is another word for macromolecule?
Pronunciation: [mˈakɹəmˌɒlɪkjˌuːl] (IPA) 
A macromolecule is a large molecule that typically consists of many repeating subunits, such as proteins, nucleic acids, or carbohydrates. There are several synonyms for the word macromolecule, such as polymer, megamolecule, and giant molecule. Polymers are macromolecules that consist of multiple repeating units, while megamolecules and giant molecules refer to macromolecules that are exceptionally large in size. Biochemists and biologists often use macromolecule and polymer interchangeably, especially when discussing the structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids. Regardless of the specific term used, macromolecules play essential roles in many biological processes and are essential to life as we know it.
