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double helix

名詞

UK/ˌdʌb.ᵊl ˈhiː.lɪks/
US/ˌdʌb.ᵊl ˈhiː.lɪks/

定義 double helix 名詞

  1. Uncountablebiology

    the structural arrangement of a DNA molecule, characterized by two intertwined helical strands.

    • Scientists discovered the double helix structure of the virus.

    • The double helix structure of DNA is crucial for the storage of genetic information.

    • The model clearly demonstrates the shape of the double helix.