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If a single molecule were stretched out it would be 1-3 meters long.
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How long are DNA strands and what significance does their length have in genetic processes?
DNA strands are typically several million to billions of base pairs long. The length of DNA strands is significant in genetic processes because it determines the amount of genetic information that can be stored and transmitted. Longer DNA strands can contain more genes and regulatory elements, allowing for more complex genetic processes and variations.
What are thin strands of DNA?
Chromatin occurs as long thin strands of DNA. They are found in a loosely packed formation. While chromosomes are formed by a tighter packing, via coiling and compact folding of the DNA protein complex are thus visible.
How many DNA strands do goldfish have?
10000 DNA strands.
Describe the function of electricity and the agarose gel in electrophoresis?
The electricity pulls the polar DNA strands through the gel, and shorter DNA strands move farther because they are less inhibited by the gel. The gel acts as drag to separate the different length DNA strands, so different DNA creates specific dye bands.
How many strands are there in DNA?
DNA is made up of two strands.
How many strands are there at the beginning of DNA replication?
At the beginning of DNA replication there are two strands of DNA nucleotides.
The site where the old DNA strands separate and new DNA strands will be synthesized is called the?
The site where the old DNA strands separate and new DNA strands are synthesized is called the replication fork. This is where the enzyme DNA polymerase adds nucleotides to the growing DNA strand.
What are the two strands DNA held by?
The two strands of DNA are connected by hydrogen bonds.
If the DNA strands are matched up what does that mean?
This means the two strands of DNA are complementary.
Which is longer a strand of RNA or a strand of DNA?
Normally DNA and RNA are the same length. However RNA has only one half of the two usually duplicate genetic strands of DNA
How many strands does DNA have in its structure?
DNA has a double helix structure, meaning it has two strands.
Where can you find information on DNA strands?
Scientificamerican has a lot of information on DNA strands. There are also books available on eBay or Amazon that also provides more information on DNA strands.
