Macromolecular Structures

Macromolecular structures refer to the complex arrangements of large molecules like proteins, nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), and synthetic polymers. These structures are formed by chains of smaller building blocks (amino acids, nucleotides, or monomers) folded into specific three-dimensional shapes. The precise arrangement determines their function, such as how enzymes catalyze reactions or DNA stores genetic information. Understanding these structures helps scientists design better medicines, materials, and understand biological processes at a molecular level, revealing how biological molecules perform their essential roles in life.