A Nucleus Is 4 $\mu$ M in Diameter

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nucleus is 4 $\mu$ m in diameter. Its DNA is composed of a million base pairs. Approximately how much does it need to be condensed in order to fit inside the nucleus?

• A)30-fold
• B)100,000-fold
• C)1 million-fold
• D)3 million-fold

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