Helical molecules, similarly to a corkscrew, have a spiral shape that can be either left- or right-turning. Such “chiral molecules” can collectively organize (assemble) into large left- or right-handed twisted structures. These exhibit special optical properties and produce splendid colors, for example, in some insects.
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Source: Phys.org