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Supercoiling

Noun

Definition: The twisting or coiling of a DNA molecule upon itself, resulting in a more compact structure.

Example sentence: Supercoiling is an essential mechanism for DNA packaging and regulation within the cell.

Verb

Definition: The act of twisting or coiling something tightly.

Example sentence: The caterpillar started supercoiling its body into a tight spiral as a defense mechanism.

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