Meaning supercoiling
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supercoilingDNA is tightly packaged within the nucleus by adding twists to create structural tension that is then relieved by supercoil structures. The DNA first wraps around histones to form a 10nm fiber, then t [..]
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supercoilingA form of DNA where the double helix is twisted further around itself. This generally occurs in nature to allow the DNA to condense into living cells.
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supercoilingCoiled tertiary structure that forms when strain is placed on a DNA helix by overwinding or underwinding of the helix. An overwound DNA exhibits positive supercoiling; an underwound DNA exhibits negat [..]
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supercoilingHigher-order twisting of DNA strands.
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supercoilingIllustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry Supercoiling: DNA compaction (to require less space) by coiling of the double helix. A variety of supercoil structures are possible. Magnify DNA supercoil. Ma [..]
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