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1 May, 05:22

You are studying a new virus with a DNA genome of 12 Kb. It can synthesize DNA at a rate of 400 nucleotides per second. If the virus uses theta replication, how long will it take to replicate its genome

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  1. 1 May, 08:36
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    15 seconds

    Explanation:

    Theta replication of Human DNA is bidirectional

    The DNA genome = 12kb = 12000 b

    for Theta replication of Human DNA 800 nucleotide are added every second

    therefore for a DNA with 12000 genome it will take

    = 12000/800 = 15 seconds to replicate its genome of 12kb (12000 b)

    note : A Theta structure is an intermediate structure formed during the replication of a circular DNA molecule
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