Chapter 11.1, Problem 2COQ

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The functions of the supercoiling that itserves for the cell.

Introduction:

The $\text{DNA}$ in its stable state possess ten base pairs per turn. The stability of $\text{DNA}$ can is altered by varying the number of turns. Thus, the $\text{DNA}$ either will get “underwound” or “overwound”. This will lead to a twisting of $\text{DNA}$ or supercoiling and the tertiary structure will easily incorporate into nucleolus of the cell.