Why is the DNA structure referred to as a "double helix"?

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2007-11-19 14:25:28 · 4 answers · asked by ♥♫_jasmine_♫♥ 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

Because there are two strands, each helix shaped, and the strands intertwine to form a double helix - so that name is a natural.

2007-11-19 14:33:10 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because that is the appearance of a strand of DNA. The structure of a strand of DNA looks like a double helix.

2007-11-19 22:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is the way that the strand looks.

2007-11-19 22:30:21 · answer #3 · answered by sboeckmann709 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

there are two strand connected by smaller strand in a stairstep pattern

2007-11-19 22:33:09 · answer #4 · answered by dmla_nurse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋