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double helix

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ldoce_073_aˌdouble ˈhelix noun [countable] technical  ldoce_073.png CFHBMa shape consisting of two parallel spirals that twist around the same centre, found especially in the structure of DNA 双螺旋〔尤指脱氧核糖核酸结构中的双螺旋结构〕5  See picture of DOUBLE HELIX 双螺旋
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double helixEach then acts as a template to which other simpler molecules become attached until each has once more become a double helix.The entwined serpents forming a double helix gave birth to the Caduceus.Cobras are constantly depicted entwined in a double helix.If the ends of such non-dividing clone are held while it grows, then unexpectedly a double helix appears.Thus each double helix becomes two double helices, with the two new doublets remaining joined at the centromere.In the formation of the double helix, a total of 12 rotors are restricted per base pair stack.These conformations influence the position of the phosphate group with respect to the grooves of the double helix.
ˌdouble ˈhelix nounChineseSyllable
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double helix
ˌdouble ˈhelix noun [countable] technical
a shape consisting of two parallel spirals that twist around the same centre, found especially in the structure of DNA


double helixBrE /ˌdʌbl ˈhiːlɪks/ 🔊NAmE /ˌdʌbl ˈhiːlɪks/ 🔊 noun (biology 生物) the structure of DNA, consisting of two connected long thin pieces that form a spiral shape 双螺旋(脱氧核糖核酸的结构)