A circular double-stranded DNA molecule contains 4200 base pairs. In solu- tion 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 o?

A circular double-stranded DNA molecule contains 4200 base pairs. In solu- tion 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 o?

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A circular double-stranded DNA molecule contains 4200 base pairs. In solu-
tion 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 o?

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