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DNA Melting Temperature

Problem 4- Determine the maximum melting temperature for a given DNA molecule.

What is the maximal tm for a DNA sample that is 500.0 bp long?

Recall that

 

 

 

A.

 

Cannot be determined from the information given.

B.

 

100.0 °C

C.

 

104.9 °C

D.

 

64.90 °C

E.

 

107.0 °C

F.

 

120.5 °C

This is the last problem in DNA melting temperature.

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