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[-] Albbi@lemmy.ca -5 points 1 year ago

DNA is a double helix. The image bottom right shows only a single helix. For a double helix, think of a rollercoaster riding the track. There needs to be 2 rails going around for the rollercoaster to attach to.

[-] DroneRights@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

It's a double helix.

[-] UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

But it's not. Most people think DNA and the double helix look this this look like this

But that a common misconception. A true double helix (and DNA) look like this look like this (second)

I know this cause I have a DNA tattoo looking like the first one and have been corrected once or twice haha

[-] DroneRights@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

It's not the same double helix as DNA, but it is a double helix. It's not a single helix.

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