The double helix that encodes our genome is an elegant structure.
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Helix
/ˈhiːlɪks/
Synonyms for "helix" (35 found)
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8 entriesbiological structureconstructioncurvecurved shapegeometric shapemolecular structurespace curvestructure
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6 entriesDNA double helixDNA helixalpha helixhelical structureleft handed helixright handed helix
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DNA is known for its double helix shape.
Source: tatoeba (10522567)
Your admittedly impressive knowledge of helix geometry is of tertiary importance to our present goals.
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Hedera helix is an ivy that can be grown indoors.
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