Writhing number definitions

writhing number

<molecular biology> The number of times the axis of a DNA helix crosses itself while the molecule is in the process of supercoiling. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

---

writhing number

Type: Term Definitions: 1. the number of times a DNA duplex axis crosses over itself in space.
Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=61858

---