kedjeändar
Kedjeändar, often translated as "chain ends" or "chain extremities," refers to the terminal segments of a molecular chain, particularly in the context of polymers or biological macromolecules. These ends are crucial as they can significantly influence the overall properties and reactivity of the molecule. For polymers, the nature of the chain end – whether it's a functional group, a radical, or a stable moiety – dictates how the polymer can be further modified, cross-linked, or incorporated into other materials.
In biological contexts, such as nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) or proteins, the chain ends are equally