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A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesis9700/12 · May/June 2019 · Q191 Mark

Which statements about complementary base pairing are correct? 1 It allows translation to occur. 2 Purines and pyrimidines are the same size. 3 The base pairs are of equal length. 4 Uracil forms two hydrogen bonds with adenine.

A1, 2, 3 and 4
B1, 3 and 4 only
C1 and 4 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

B: 1, 3 and 4 only

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Nucleic acids and protein synthesis, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 19.

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