What is the approximate minimum length of an mRNA molecule that encodes a protein with a molecular weight of 30,000? (The average molecular weight of an amino acid is 110)

A. 275 nucleotides
B. 550 nucleotides
C. 825 nucleotides
D. 2,475 nucleotides


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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