DNA ____ is analogous to twisting or untwisting a two stranded rope so that it is torsionally stressed.
A) buoyant density
B) hairpin turn
C) cloverleaf
D) supercoiling
E) all of the above

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Supercoiling refers to the twisting and winding of DNA upon itself in order to compact it into a smaller space. This process can create torsional stress on the DNA, similar to the stress created by twisting or untwisting a two-stranded rope. A, B, and C are not related to supercoiling but refer to other aspects of DNA structure and function.

DNA ____ Is Analogous to Twisting or Untwisting a Two