A nick is a discontinuity in a double stranded DNA molecule where there is no phosphodiester bond between adjacent nucleotides of one strand typically through damage or enzyme action. Nick allows for much needed release of torsion in the strand.
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Nick — may refer to: A short form for Nicholas or Nikhil Nick (DNA), an element of DNA structure Nickelodeon (TV channel), a television network Nickelodeon (around the world), for other versions of Nickelodeon and their sister channels around the globe … Wikipedia
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