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The total number of base pairs present in total DNA of human cell is

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29 billions
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0.29 billions
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2.9 billions
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290 billions
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The correct option is C 2.9 billions
The total number of base pairs present in total DNA of human cell is 2.9 billions. The human genome has 22 paired chromosomes, the 'X' chromosome (one in males, two in females) and, in males only, one 'Y' chromosome, all being large linear DNA molecules contained within the cell nucleus.

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