Botany-DNA Structure

NEET Botany DNA Structure MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

If the distance between two consecutive base pairs in a DNA helix is 0.34 nm, what would be the approximate length of a DNA molecule with 3.3 × 10^9 base pairs?

A

122 meters

B

32 meters

C

54 meters

D

76 meters

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The length of a DNA molecule can be calculated by multiplying the total number of base pairs by the distance between consecutive base pairs: 3.3 × 10^9 bp × 0.34 × 10^-9 m/bp = 1.122 meters.

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