A researcher measures the width of a DNA double helix, which is uniform throughout. She finds:
A34 nm
B2 nm
C20 nm
D0.2 nm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 2 nm
1. It is uniform throughout.
2. The diameter is 2 nm.
3. A purine always pairs with a pyrimidine.
_Source: OpenStax Biology 2e, Chapter 14, DNA Structure and Function (CC BY 4.0)._
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