worm-like chain

English

Noun

worm-like chain (plural worm-like chains)

  2. (biochemistry, genetics) A model describing stiff, flexible polymers (like DNA), treating them as a continuous, elastic rod that resists bending but can curve smoothly.
    Synonym: WLC
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