Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections
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Author: Dean R. Appling, Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill, Christopher K. Mathews
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Chapter 4, Problem 13P
A circular double-stranded DNA molecule contains 4200 base pairs. In solution, 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
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