Zoology-Nucleic Acids
NEET Zoology Nucleic Acids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
If nucleic acids comprise 6% of the total cellular mass, and the total mass of a cell is 500 micrograms, what is the mass of nucleic acids in the cell?
A
30 micrograms
B
3 micrograms
C
60 micrograms
D
6 micrograms
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
6% of 500 micrograms is calculated as (6/100) * 500 = 30 micrograms.
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