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DNA's approximately 1.8 meters long. If unraveled, it can stretch from the Earth's surface to the moon, which is about almost 400,000 kilometers.

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Molecules of DNA are composed of a long chain are called?

A DNA molecule is composed of long chains of DNA nucleotides.


How long is DNA if you unwrap all the DNA molecules?

about one meter for the human genome IIRC.


What is the main difference between DNA helicases and DNA molecules?

DNA helicases are enzymes responsible for unwinding the double-stranded DNA into single strands, while DNA molecules are the long chains of nucleotides that carry genetic information. Helicases play a vital role in DNA replication, repair, and recombination processes, whereas DNA molecules serve as the genetic blueprint for an organism.


Are Dna molecules usually millions to billions of nucleotides long?

Yes they are, quite usually!


How many DNA molecules are in a chromosomes?

There is one double helix DNA molecule per chromosome.


What is the relationship between chromosomes and DNA molecules?

Chromosomes are long strands of DNA molecules wrapped around proteins. DNA molecules are the genetic material that make up chromosomes and contain the instructions for the development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms. Chromosomes are organized structures that help to package and protect DNA within the cell.


DNA replications begins in areas of DNA molecules called what?

DNA replication begins in areas of DNA molecules are called origins of replication.


Are DNA molecules the largest in the body?

No, DNA molecules are not the largest in the body. The largest structures in the body are cells, which are composed of various organelles, including the nucleus where DNA is housed. DNA itself is a long, thread-like molecule that is tightly coiled to fit within the nucleus of a cell.


What makes of the sides of the ladder of a DNA molecule?

The sides of the DNA ladder are alternating deoxyribose (sugar) molecules and phosphate molecules. The DNA bases attach to the sugar molecules.


What molecules are found in chromosomes?

DNA molecules.


DNA molecules that are produced by combining DNA from different sources are called?

The word you're looking for may be "recombinant".


How does DNA molecules differ from daughter DNA molecules?

DNA molecules contain genetic information in a double-stranded helical structure, while daughter DNA molecules are formed during DNA replication and consist of two identical copies of the original DNA molecule. Daughter DNA molecules are produced through a semi-conservative process where one strand of the original DNA molecule is conserved in each daughter molecule.