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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > nucleic acid conformation

Fields of Study > chemistry > physical chemistry > chemical structure > molecular conformation > nucleic acid conformation

Preferred Term:

nucleic acid conformation

Definition:

The spatial arrangement of the atoms of a nucleic acid or polynucleotide that results in its characteristic 3-dimensional shape.

Concept Schemes:

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Broader Concept:

molecular conformation, molecular genetics

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URI:

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/259861

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