Preferred Label : multi-strand macromolecule;
IUPAC definition : A macromolecule that comprises constitutional units connected in such a way that adjacent
constitutional units are joined to each other through more than four atoms, more than
two on at least one side of each constitutional units.;
Scope note : a macromolecule that comprises constitutional units joined to each other through n
atoms on at least one side of each constitutional unit is termed an n-strand macromolecule,
e.g. three-strand macromolecule. if an ambiguity exists in defining n, the highest
possible number is selected.;
Origin ID : M04067;
See also
A macromolecule that comprises constitutional units connected in such a way that adjacent
constitutional units are joined to each other through more than four atoms, more than
two on at least one side of each constitutional units.
