id | GO:0032392   Detailed information |
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  name | DNA geometric change |
  namespace | biological_process |
  def | "The process in which a transformation is induced in the geometry of a DNA double helix, resulting in a change in twist, writhe, or both, but with no change in linking number. Includes the unwinding of double-stranded DNA by helicases." [GOC:mah] |
  comment | Note that DNA geometric change and DNA topological change (GO:0006265) are distinct, but are usually coupled in vivo. |
  subset | goslim_pir |
  is_a | GO:0071103 ! DNA conformation change |