The Human Genome Is 3 × 10⁹ Bp in Length

question 27

Multiple Choice

The human genome is 3 × 10⁹ bp in length. Calculate how many fragments would result from the complete digestion of the human genome with EcoRI (5'- G˙AATTC- 3') .

• A) 1.17 × 10⁷
• B) 4.32 × 10⁵
• C) 7.32 × 10⁵
• D) 9.72 × 10⁵
• E) 4.58 × 10⁴

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