NEET Botany Cell Theory MCQ Question
If a single human cell has approximately 2 meters of DNA distributed among its 46 chromosomes, what is the average length of DNA per chromosome in centimeters?
0.0435 cm
0.0652 cm
0.0870 cm
0.1034 cm
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The total length of DNA in a human cell is 2 meters, which is 200 cm. Dividing this length by the number of chromosomes (46) gives the average length per chromosome: 200 cm / 46 ≈ 0.0870 cm.
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