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Standard XIII
Biology
Structure of DNA
How many turn...
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How many turns will be present approximately in a double stranded DNA molecule with 6390 base pairs?

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6.39
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639
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31.95
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63.9
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Solution

The correct option is B 639
In a DNA double helix, approximately 10 base pairs are present in 1 turn. Thus, 6390 base pairs will be present in
1/10 x 6390 = 639 turns.

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