Zoology-Nucleic Acids
NEET Zoology Nucleic Acids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
If nucleic acids make up 5% of the total cellular mass in a cell, and the total mass of the cell is 100 picograms, what is the mass of nucleic acids in the cell?
A
5 picograms
B
10 picograms
C
7 picograms
D
3 picograms
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The mass of nucleic acids is calculated as 5% of the total cellular mass, which is 5% of 100 picograms, resulting in 5 picograms.
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