"supercoiling" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: super- + coiling Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|coiling}} super- + coiling Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} supercoiling (uncountable)
  1. (genetics) The coiling of the DNA helix upon itself, which can disrupt transcription and lead to cell death. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Genetics Related terms: topoisomerase

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