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Permits dna to maintain a relatively stable conformation when the helix is slightly underwound or overwound

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The correct answer that would best describe the given description above is the word SUPERCOILING. SUPERCOILING permits DNA to maintain a relatively stable conformation when the helix is slightly underwound or overwound. It is an expression of the strain on that strand. Hope this answer helps.
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