Helix sense

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005171",
  "term": "Helix sense",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The direction of rotation of a helical polymer chain, which can be either right-handed (clockwise) or left-handed (counter-clockwise) when viewed along the helix axis. This chirality is an intrinsic property of the helix and can significantly influence the polymer's interactions and biological activity. For example, B-DNA is a right-handed helix.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "helix"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 43 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/helix-sense/"
}