How far is each base pair from the next one in a double helix DNA?

0.34nm

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Solution

The correct option is A
0.34nm

The correct option is A.
Explanation of the correct option:
The base pairs are bound covalently to form DNA.
There are roughly 10 pairs in each turn of the DNA strand.
The distance between each base pair is 0.34nm.
Final answer: Each base pair is 0.34nm away from the next one in a double helix DNA.

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