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16 March, 18:33

The double-stranded DNA molecule of the newly discovered Elradicus libanii has a length of 34 micrometers. How many base pairs are present in this molecule?

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  1. 16 March, 20:54
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    100 000

    Explanation:

    The average length of a base pair (bp) is 340 pm [340 * 10^ (-12) m]

    Length of DNA = No. of bp * length of bp

    34 * 10^-6 m = n * 340 * 10^-12 m

    n = (34 * 10^-6) / (340 * 10^-12) = 100 000

    The DNA molecule contains 100 000 base pairs.
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