octamerism

/ɒktəˈmɛrɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A state or condition of being an octamer, especially in the context of nucleic acid or protein structures.

“The discovery of octamerism in DNA helices led to a deeper understanding of its structural properties.”

Synonyms

  • nucleic acid structure
  • octameric state

Antonyms

  • monomeric state
  • solitary structure