Linking Number: A Topological Feature of DNA
Linking number is a topological property of DNA. Linking number is a sum of twists and writhes. The numbers of time one strand of DNA turned around another strand is …
DNA topology
DNA Topology: Function of Topoisomerase 1 and 2
“Topoisomerase is a class of enzyme which helps in winding and unwinding of DNA. Three forms of DNA is most prevalent in nature: circular, linear and supercoiled.” Circular DNA is …
