The energy required to break one bond in DNA is $10^{-20}J $. This value in eV is nearly
- 6
- 0.6
- 0.06
- 0.006
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Given: The energy required to break one bond in DNA is \(10^{-20} J.\)
We know: \(\text{eV} = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{J}\)
So,
\(\, \text{J} = \frac{1 \, \text{eV}}{1.6 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{J}}\)
Substituting \(10^{-20} J:\)
\(10^{-20} \, \text{J} = 10^{-20} \times \frac{1 \, \text{eV}}{1.6 \times 10^{-19} \, \text{J}} = 0.0625 \, \text{eV}\)
Therefore, the energy required to break one bond in DNA is, \(0.0625\ eV.\)
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