How many nucleotide pairs does a bacterial genome typically contain? A)10³ - 10⁴ B)10⁵ - 10⁶ C)10⁶ - 10⁷ D)10⁸ - 10⁹ E)none of the above

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Bacterial genomes typically range from 1 to 10 million nucleotide pairs. The answer choices range from 14 million to 19 million nucleotide pairs, which is beyond the typical range. The closest answer is C, which is in the range of 16 to 17 million nucleotide pairs and is therefore the best choice.

How Many Nucleotide Pairs Does a Bacterial Genome Typically Contain