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In a human cell 2.2 meter long thread of DNA distributed in :-

A

one chromosome

B

23 chromosome

C

X chromosome

D

46 chromosome

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding DNA Length in Human Cells**: - In a human cell, the total length of DNA is approximately 2.2 meters. This length is the result of the DNA contained in all the chromosomes present in the cell. 2. **Chromosome Count**: - Human cells are diploid, meaning they contain two sets of chromosomes. In total, humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs). 3. **Distribution of DNA**: - The 2.2 meters of DNA is not found in one single strand but is distributed across all 46 chromosomes. Each chromosome contains a specific segment of this DNA. 4. **Base Pairs and Length Calculation**: - The human genome consists of about 6.4 billion base pairs. Each base pair has a length of approximately 0.34 nanometers. - To find the total length of DNA, you can multiply the number of base pairs by the length of each base pair: \[ \text{Total Length} = \text{Number of Base Pairs} \times \text{Length of Each Base Pair} \] \[ \text{Total Length} = 6.4 \text{ billion} \times 0.34 \text{ nm} \] - This calculation confirms that the total length of DNA in a diploid human cell is about 2.2 meters. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the 2.2 meter long thread of DNA is distributed among the 46 chromosomes located in the nucleus of a human cell. ### Final Answer: The 2.2 meter long thread of DNA is distributed in the 46 chromosomes present in the nucleus of a human cell. ---
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