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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. molecular genetics
  4. nucleic acids
  5. DNA
  6. Z-DNA
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides
  4. nucleic acids
  5. DNA
  6. Z-DNA
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides
  4. nucleic acids
  5. DNA
  6. Z-DNA

Término preferido

Z-DNA

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information A less common "zig-zag" conformation of double-stranded DNA with a left-handed double helix which requires alternating GC sequences. It is favored by high salt concentration, but may occur in cells and may have regulatory functions.

    Fuente: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • left-handed DNA
  • Z form of DNA

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/34171

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