In the _____ phase, the liquid crystal molecules are relatively more opaque compared to the other orientations.

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In the cholesteric phase, the liquid crystal molecules are arranged in a helical pattern, resulting in selective reflection of light and an opaque appearance. This is in contrast to the other phases, such as the nematic phase where the molecules are aligned in one direction, or the smectic phase where they are arranged in layers. The metastable and critical phases refer to different phenomena and are not relevant to the opacity of liquid crystals.

In the _____ Phase, the Liquid Crystal Molecules Are Relatively