Term Name: | DNA geometric change |
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Definition: | The process in which a transformation is induced in the geometry of a DNA double helix, resulting in a change in twist, writhe, or both, but with no change in linking number. Includes the unwinding of double-stranded DNA by helicases. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0032392] QuickGO AmiGO |