Calculating Unique Gene Sequences with 1500 Bases: Genetics Homework

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Homework Statement


If a gene contains 1500 bases how many unique sequences are possible?

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would it be 1500X1500X1500?
 
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Ahh 4 so it would be 4^1500?
 

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