Irregular macromolecule

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006158",
  "term": "Irregular macromolecule",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A macromolecule whose constitutional units are not all identical, or if identical, are not arranged in a regular sequence. This irregularity can arise from variations in monomer incorporation, branching, or defects during polymerization. Many naturally occurring polymers, such as proteins and nucleic acids, are irregular macromolecules.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "constitutional unit",
    "macromolecule"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2289 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/irregular-macromolecule/"
}