How Many Base Pairs Per Turn of the Helix Would

question 52

Multiple Choice

How many base pairs per turn of the helix would MOST likely correspond to a positively supercoiled DNA molecule?

• A) 0
• B) 5
• C) 10
• D) 15
• E) 100

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Definitions:

Muscle Tissue

Specialized tissue in animals that is capable of contraction, allowing for movement of the body or internal organs.

Same Tone

A phrase that might imply identical pitch or sound quality; however, without context, its specific meaning is unclear. Likely not a standard key term in most disciplines.

Muscle

A tissue in the body composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement.

Shortens

The process or action of making something shorter in length or duration.