Biofragmentation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001270",
  "term": "Biofragmentation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The degradation of a polymer into lower molar mass fragments through a biological process. This breakdown is caused by the action of enzymes or other agents produced by microorganisms, leading to scission of the polymer chains. Biofragmentation is a key step in biodegradation, preceding the assimilation of the resulting oligomers and monomers by microbial cells for their metabolic processes.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 377. 'Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 384 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-12-04)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/biofragmentation/"
}