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The number of base pairs present in one turn of DNA is


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10

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9

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11

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12

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Solution

The correct option is A

10


One turn of DNA double helix is 3.4 nm long.

Each turn contains 10 base pairs.

Thus, the distance between two base pairs in DNA is 0.34 nm.


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