supercoiling

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Synonyms: supercooling

Antonyms: supercooling

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|genetics}} The [[coiling]] of the [[DNA]] [[helix]] upon itself, which can [[disrupt]] [[transcription]] and lead to [[cell death]].

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