Helix

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005168",
  "term": "Helix",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A three-dimensional conformation of a polymer chain characterized by a spiral or screw-like arrangement of its repeating units. This structure is defined by a constant pitch and radius, and can be right-handed or left-handed. Helices are common in biopolymers and some synthetic polymers, contributing to their specific functions.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "conformation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 78 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/helix/"
}