How much DNA is out there? 5.3 × 10^31 megabases (Mb) Although, the authors didn’t considered gene redundancy…
How much DNA is out there? 5.3 × 10^31 megabases (Mb) Although, the authors didn't considered gene redundancy…
| An Estimate of the Total DNA in the Biosphere The diversity of life on Earth is typically considered in terms of the total number of species. However, this essay, by estimating the total amount of DNA in the biosphere at 5.4 x 10 31 megabases, offers an information-based view of biodiversity. |
