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A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · May/June 2019 · Q151 Mark

Three parts of a chromosome and their functions are listed. part function P1 centromere F1 holds the coils of DNA together P2 histone proteins F2 holds two chromatids together P3 telomere F3 prevents loss of genes Which part is matched with its correct function?

AP1 and F1
BP2 and F1
CP2 and F3
DP3 and F2

✓ Correct answer

B: P2 and F1

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The mitotic cell cycle, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 15.

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