How long can dna get? I read about 2.3 cm long

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The length of DNA varies significantly across different species, with human DNA measuring approximately 1 meter when fully extended. The discussion highlights that a DNA strand measuring only 2.3 cm is insufficient for replication and offspring production. It emphasizes the fact that DNA is a fundamental component of life, persisting until the extinction of humans. The variability in DNA length is attributed to the complexity of the organism, with simpler animals generally possessing shorter DNA strands.

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how long can dna get? I read about 2.3 cm long!
 
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yomamma said:
how long can dna get? I read about 2.3 cm long!
being short like that 2.3 cm can NOT replicate, produce ofspring... don't make such a mistakes, trufull. dna in different species has diferten size. in human , around 1 meter as contour lenth.
again, never be an necesity to consider such a length, as gene, dna will always around till humans extinct, this truthfull, it something God gives human for free :wink: :biggrin:
 
There is estimated to be at least one meter of DNA in a human cell. This will vary between other organisms, however- the simpler the animal, often the shorter the DNA.
 

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