helices

Noun

The word is derived from helix

Meaning

of Helix

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A comparison of the two principal nucleic acids: RNA (left) and DNA (right), showing the helices and nucleobases each employs. Source: Internet

Alpha helices are shown as thick blue bands, and random coil as thinner blue lines. Source: Internet

An example of both aspects is the transcription factor Max (see image at left), which uses a helical coiled-coil to dimerize, positioning another pair of helices for interaction in two successive turns of the DNA major groove. Source: Internet

Chromosomal crossover is when two DNA helices break, swap a section and then rejoin. Source: Internet

Flagella are left-handed helices, and bundle and rotate together only when rotating counterclockwise. Source: Internet

Chemistry 12. Toronto: Nelson, p. 122. Most of the amino acids in hemoglobin form alpha helices, connected by short non-helical segments. Source: Internet

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