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To calculate: How many Okazaki fragments are synthesized in a replication of the E.coli chromosome.
Introduction: The new DNA fragments that are synthesized on the lagging strand that are relatively short and irregular during the
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Calculation:
Given:
The total genome content of E.coli chromosome=4×106 base pairs.
The length of Okazaki fragments=1000-2000
The number of Okazaki fragments that are required for E.coli chromosome can be calculated using the following equation:
Therefore, the number of Okazaki fragments that are required for E.coli chromosome is equal to 2300-4600 fragments.
Conclusion: 2300-4600 Okazaki fragments are synthesized in a replication of the E.coli chromosome.
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