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The distance between two DNA strands is
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The distance between two DNA strands is 

A
20

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34

C
3.4

D
2

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According to the Watson Crick double helical model of DNA, the diameter of DNA molecule is 20 angstrom. Hence, the distance between two DNA strand is 20 angstroms. So, the correct answer is option A.
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The distance between two DNA strands is 
TopicBiomolecules
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 11
Answer TypeText solution:1
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