Biopolymers

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D05.750.078 - D25.720.099 - J01.637.051.720.099

**Synonyms:** - Bioplastics