helix - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • contain: The Example The tutorial shows that the crystal structure of: contains an approximate 3-fold helix.
  • form: DNA molecules have two distinct strands which are held together by weak hydrogen bonds to form a double helix.

Adjective modifier

  • amphipathic: This family contains the paired amphipathic helix ( PAH ) repeat.
  • right-handed: Each strand is a left-handed helix twisted on itself, but the three strands are twisted into a larger right-handed triple helix.
  • triple: The molecule consists of a short triple helix about 105 nm in length with a large globular domain at each end.

Modifies a noun

  • bundle: Both models are composed of a left-handed helix bundle.
  • axis: Also the planes of the base residues are perpendicular to the helix axis.
  • angle: The choice of helix angle, which is influenced by the type of machine used to cut the gears, is discussed.
  • rod: This tells the coil command to use the coordinates for the helix rod axis rather than the actual CA coordinates.
  • structure: The double helix structure of DNA became a design icon.

Noun used with modifier

  • alpha: These two bonds act to stop the alpha helix forming.
  • DNA: Then the marvelous rising spiral traverse like climbing a double DNA helix around it an insane position on the overhanging North face.
  • turn: The dish feed is based on a small 4 turn helix mounted on a die cast aluminum box of 50mm x 50mm.

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