A Double Helix That Crosses Itself in a Right-Handed Twist

question 46

Multiple Choice

A double helix that crosses itself in a right-handed twist is referred to as a

• A) positive supercoil.
• B) negative supercoil.
• C) topoisomer.
• D) linking number.

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