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What is the type of coiling in DNA

A

Right-handed

B

Left-handed

C

Zig-Zag

D

Opposite

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A
Positive supercoiling is the right handed double helical form of DNA. It is twisted tightly in a right handed direction until the helix creates a knot.
Negative supercoiling is the left – handed double helical form of DNA.
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