You Are Studying a New Virus with a DNA Genome

question 11

Multiple Choice

You are studying a new virus with a DNA genome of 12 Kb. It can synthesize DNA at a rate of 400 nucleotides per second. If the virus uses rolling-circle replication, how long will it take to replicate its genome?

• A) 7.5 seconds
• B) 15 seconds
• C) 30 seconds
• D) 1 minute
• E) 2 minutes

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