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helices (pl.)

of Helix

helices Sentence Examples

  1. The double helix structure of DNA reveals the genetic blueprint for life.
  2. The alpha helices in a protein provide structural support and facilitate protein-protein interactions.
  3. The coiled-coil helices of keratin give hair and nails their characteristic strength and durability.
  4. The motor protein kinesin moves along microtubules using a series of ATP-driven helices.
  5. The helices of actin filaments form the cytoskeletal framework of muscle cells.
  6. The triple helix of collagen provides tensile strength and elasticity to connective tissues.
  7. The helices of myoglobin allow it to store oxygen molecules for muscle metabolism.
  8. The helices of the cytochrome c oxidase complex catalyze the final step of cellular respiration.
  9. The double helix of RNA interference (RNAi) molecules mediates gene silencing.
  10. The helices of rhodopsin, a light-sensitive protein in the eye, undergo conformational changes in response to light.

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The double helix structure of DNA reveals the genetic blueprint for life.

The alpha helices in a protein provide structural support and facilitate protein-protein interactions.

The coiled-coil helices of keratin give hair and nails their characteristic strength and durability.

The motor protein kinesin moves along microtubules using a series of ATP-driven helices.