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One turn of the helix in a B-form DNA is...

One turn of the helix in a B-form DNA is approximately-

A

20 nm

B

0.34 nm

C

3.4 nm

D

2 nm

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  • One turn of the helix in a B-from DNA is approximately.

    A
    20 nm
    B
    0.34 nm
    C
    3.4 nm
    D
    2 nm

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    A
    3.4 nm
    B
    2 nm
    C
    20 nm
    D
    0.34 nm

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    10 base pair
    B
    12 base pair
    C
    9.33 base pair
    D
    11 base pair

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