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Franklin and Wilkins analyzed DNA by bombarding DNA crystals with X-rays. Their analysis yielded several numbers that sparked interest, including 3.4 nm and 0.34 nm. What is the significance of these two numbers?

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These numbers tell us there are 10 rungs, or steps, on the DNA "ladder" for every turn of the helix

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