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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > nucleic acids > DNA > A-DNA
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides > nucleic acids > DNA > A-DNA
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides > nucleic acids > DNA > A-DNA
Preferred Term:

A-DNA

Definition:
The form of double-stranded DNA stable under dehydrated conditions, found in crystals and solutions with higher salt concentrations or alcohol in the solute. It has a more compact helix than B-DNA with a deep, narrow major groove, a wide, shallow minor groove, and a hollow center. DNA:RNA complexes and double-stranded RNAs also take this form.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
DNA
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/1554
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