Question

The human DNA molecule is 34 angstroms long and 21 angstroms wide. Does this structure adhere to the dimensions of the Golden Ratio?

Answer 1

The ratio of length to width of the human DNA is 34/21, which is close to 1.618. So the human DNA structure does adhere to the Golden Ratio proportions. (PLATO answer)

Explanation:

Answer 2

So we want to know does the structure of DNA with its length of 34 Angstroms and width of 21 Angstroms have any connection with the golden ratio. So the golden ratio is a special number that can be found when we divide a line in two parts: longer and shorter part. The ratio of longer and shorter part should be 1.61803398875, or the golden ratio. So lets divide the length of DNA with the width: 34/21=1.61904761905. We can see that the structure of DNA is pretty close to the golden ratio.