Question 4

(Multiple Choice)

You are studying a new virus with a DNA genome of 12 Kb. It can synthesize DNA at a rate of 400 nucleotides per second. If the virus uses rolling-circle replication, how long will it take to replicate its genome?


A) 7.5 seconds
B) 15 seconds
C) 30 seconds
D) 1 minute
E) 2 minutes

Answer