A circular double-stranded DNA molecule contains 4200 base pairs. In solution, the molecule is in a B-form

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A circular double-stranded DNA molecule contains 4200 base pairs. In solution, the molecule is in a B-form helix, with about 10.5 base pairs per turn. The DNA circle has 12 superhelical turns. What is its superhelix density σ?

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Biochemistry Concepts And Connections

ISBN: 9780134641621

2nd Edition

Authors: Dean Appling, Spencer Anthony-Cahill, Christopher Mathews

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