dimeric
Composed of two
Dimeric describes something composed of two identical or similar subunits joined together.
The term appears primarily in chemistry and biochemistry, where molecules form dimers—pairs of smaller units bonded into a single structure: The protein exists in a dimeric form, dimeric enzymes.
Compare with monomeric (single unit) and polymeric (many units).
Joined as two
- twinnedMade into a pair
- twofoldConsisting of two parts
- binaryConsisting of two parts
- symmetricEqual on both sides
complementary · interlinked · tandem · dyad · matched · double · parallel · antiparallel
Part of larger entity
- macromoleculeVery large molecule
- covalentSharing electrons between atoms
- disulfideTwo-sulfur chemical linkage
- interfaceShared connection point
quaternary · conformation · assembly · stoichiometry · symmetry · binding · association · dissociation
Folded amino chain
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- antibodyProtein targeting foreign substances
- hemoglobinErythrocyte's oxygen-binding protein
insulin · immunoglobulin · cytokine · kinase · collagen · myosin · ligand · active site
paired
Joined as two
symmetric · complementary · interlinked · tandem · dyad · matched · double · parallel · antiparallel · coiled-coil
subunit
Part of larger entity
- macromoleculeVery large molecule
- covalentSharing electrons between atoms
- disulfideTwo-sulfur chemical linkage
interface · quaternary · conformation · assembly · stoichiometry · symmetry · binding · association · dissociation · equilibrium
protein
Folded amino chain
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- antibodyProtein targeting foreign substances
hemoglobin · insulin · immunoglobulin · cytokine · kinase · collagen · myosin · ligand · active site · domain