SUPERTWISTED DNA
\sˈuːpətwˌɪstɪd dˌiːˌɛnˈe͡ɪ], \sˈuːpətwˌɪstɪd dˌiːˌɛnˈeɪ], \s_ˈuː_p_ə_t_w_ˌɪ_s_t_ɪ_d d_ˌiː__ˌɛ_n_ˈeɪ]\
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Circular duplex DNA isolated from viruses, bacteria and mitochondria in supercoiled or supertwisted form. This superhelical DNA is endowed with free energy. During transcription, the magnitude of RNA initiation is proportional to the DNA superhelicity.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.