Question

In a dsDNA number of phosphodiester bonds are $3250$, then find the number of base pairs.

• A. $1625$
• B. $1626$
• C. $3252$
• D. $3250$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$1626$

If the number of base pairs in a DNA is n, then the number of phosphodiester bonds will be 2x(n-1), now according to the formula the number of base pairs will be 2x(n-1)=3250, the value of n will be 1626.

So, the correct option is '1626'.

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