superhelices
/ˌsupərˈhɛlɪsiz/
noun
- Plural of superhelix; structures that are coils of coils, such as in certain proteins or DNA.
- The researchers observed superhelices in the protein fibers under the microscope.
- Superhelices are important for understanding how long molecules pack into small spaces.
- The formation of superhelices allows the DNA to be stored efficiently in the cell.