The Distance Between Base Pairs in DNA Is 0

question 35

Multiple Choice

The distance between base pairs in DNA is 0.34 nm.How many base pairs are there in a chromosome that is 12.0 cm long? (Note: 10⁹ nm = 1 m)

• A)2.8 * 10⁷
• B)3.5 * 10¹⁰
• C)3.5 * 10⁸
• D)3.5 * 10⁹

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