superhelical
/ˌsupərˈhɛlɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to or shaped like a superhelix, which is a coil that is itself coiled, especially in the structure of DNA.
- The superhelical shape of the molecule makes it more stable under certain conditions.
- The superhelical structure of DNA helps it fit tightly inside the cell nucleus.
- Scientists studied the superhelical twists in the protein to understand how it folds.