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Concept information

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supercoiled DNA

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information Circular duplex DNA isolated from viruses, bacteria and mitochondria in supercoiled or supertwisted form. This superhelical DNA is endowed with free energy. During transcription, the magnitude of RNA initiation is proportional to the DNA superhelicity.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • superhelical DNA
  • supertwisted DNA

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/221904

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