Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a double-stranded DNA helix.
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The width of the helix is 20 Angstroms. |
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Bases are separated by 10 Angstroms. |
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The length of one helical turn is 34 Angstroms. |
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All these statements are true. |
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a double stranded DNA helix
THE CORRECT ANSWER IS D) ALL THESE STATEMENTS ARE TRUE
Dimensions of DNA
The diameter aur width of DNA molecule is 2nm or 20 angstroms. When DNA molecule makes 1 complete 360 degree turn, it covers a distance of 3.4nm or 34 angstroms. There are 10base pairs in 10 angstroms.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a double-stranded DNA helix. Question 22 options:...
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the sex cells?
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length of the hydrogen bond?
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