Question

The average size of plant mitochondrial DNA range between .............. Kilo base pairs.

• A. 2 to 20
• B. 20 to 200
• C. 200 to 2000
• D. 2000 to 20000

Hint:

Plant mitochondrial DNA is generally much larger than in other organisms, typically ranging between 200 and 2000 Kilo base pairs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The typical size of plant mitochondrial DNA is larger than that found in some other organisms. The average size of plant mitochondrial DNA falls within the range of 200 to 2000 Kilo base pairs.
(1) 2 to 20 Kilo base pairs: This is too small for the average size of plant mitochondrial DNA. Hence, this is not the correct answer.
(2) 20 to 200 Kilo base pairs: Although mitochondrial DNA in some organisms may fall within this range, plant mitochondrial DNA is generally much larger. Hence, this is not the correct answer.
(3) 200 to 2000 Kilo base pairs: This is the correct answer. Plant mitochondrial DNA typically falls within this range.
(4) 2000 to 20000 Kilo base pairs: This range is too large for typical plant mitochondrial DNA. Hence, this is not the correct answer.
Conclusion: The correct answer is Option 3: 200 to 2000 Kilo base pairs as this is the typical size range for plant mitochondrial DNA.