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? Answer only for the first strand; ignore replication along the displaced strand. O 7.5 seconds O 15 seconds O 30 seconds O 1 minute O 2 minutes

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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? Answer only for the first strand; ignore replication along the displaced strand. O 7.5 seconds O 15 seconds O 30 seconds O 1 minute O 2 minutes

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