A double-stranded molecule of B DNA contains 340 nucleotides. What information do you know based on the question and your understanding of the topic?

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Chapter9: Molecular Biology
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Problem 13CTQ: Describe the structure and complementary base pairing of DNA.
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A double-stranded molecule of B DNA contains 340 nucleotides. What information do you know based on the question and your understanding of the topic?

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Chromosomes are carrier of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). DNA is the genetic material. Each species has definite chromosome numbers. The necessary information for every character of an organism is contained in the DNA.

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