Biochemistry & Polymer Chemistry
4 terms
Tertiary Structure
Biochemistry & Polymer Chemistry
Dimensionless
The complete three-dimensional folded shape of a single polypeptide chain.
Thermoplastic
Biochemistry & Polymer Chemistry
°C
A polymer that softens on heating and hardens again on cooling, reversibly and repeatedly.
Thermosetting Polymer
Biochemistry & Polymer Chemistry
°C
A polymer that sets permanently on first heating and cannot be softened again.
Triglyceride
Biochemistry & Polymer Chemistry
Dimensionless
An ester formed from glycerol and three fatty acid molecules, the main constituent of fats and oils.
glycerol + 3 RCOOH