MEDizzy - What is the width of the DNA double helix?

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What is the width of the DNA double helix?

ExplanationThe distance from the phosphorus atom of the backbone to the center of the axis of molecule is 1 nanometer (1 nm = 10-9m). The entire width of the double helix is 2 nm.