1. An embryo replicates its DNA every 5 minutes. What is the maximum distance that origins of replication should be apart if DNA polymerase copies 10 nucleotides/sec? a. 300 bp b. 600 bp c. 2000 bp d. 3000 bp e. 6000 bp

1. An embryo replicates its DNA every 5 minutes. What is the maximum distance that origins of replication should be apart if DNA polymerase copies 10 nucleotides/sec? a. 300 bp b. 600 bp c. 2000 bp d. 3000 bp e. 6000 bp

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1. An embryo replicates its DNA every 5 minutes. What is the maximum distance that origins of
replication should be apart if DNA polymerase copies 10 nucleotides/sec?
a. 300 bp
b. 600 bp
c. 2000 bp
d. 3000 bp
e. 6000 bp

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