Structure of a DNA is given, what is the diameter of the DNA?

5 nm

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34 nm

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2 nm

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20 nm

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Solution

The correct option is C 2 nm
The DNA helix is 20 $˚ A$ wide which means that its diameter is 2 nm.

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