NEETBiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceMCQ+4 / −1
If the length of a DNA molecule is 1.1 metres, what will b the approximate number of base pairs?
- A3.3 bp 109
- B6.6 bp 109
- C3.3 bp 106
- D6.6 bp 106
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Correct answer: A
Number of base pairs $\times$ distance between 2 consecutive base pairs = Length of DNA molecule
x . 0.34 $\times$ 10$-$9 m = 1.1 m
x = $${{1.1} \over {0.3 \times {{10}^{ - 9}}}}$$
= 3.6 $\times$ 109
$\simeq$ 3.3 $\times$ 109 bp
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