DNA geometric change

I. Literature review

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NameDNA geometric change
IDGO_0032392
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Biological process

Description

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.

Comment

Note that DNA geometric change and DNA topological change (GO:0006265) are distinct, but are usually coupled in vivo.

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