If the length of a DNA molecule is 1.1 metres, what will be the approximate number of base pairs?
3.3 \times 10^9 bp
3.3 \times 10^6 bp
6.6 \times 10^6 bp
Number of base pairs \times distance between 2 consecutive base pairs = Length of DNA molecule. x \times 0.34 \times 10^{-9} m = 1.1 m. x = 1.1 / (0.34 \times 10^{-9}) = 3.6 \times 10^9 hickapprox 3.3 \times 10^9 bp.
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