Macromolecules and supramolecules differ fundamentally in their bonding structures. Macromolecules, such as starch, consist of covalently bonded monomers, specifically multiple glucose subunits. In contrast, supramolecules are larger assemblies formed through non-covalent interactions, exemplified by hemoglobin, which comprises four globin proteins linked by hydrogen bonds and other non-covalent forces. This distinction highlights the varying levels of structural complexity and bonding in biological molecules.
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