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A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesis9700/12 · May/June 2020 · Q221 Mark

Some viruses have single-stranded DNA as their genetic material. This DNA molecule has to be folded to fit in the protein coat. Which statements about single-stranded DNA are correct? 1 Single-stranded DNA cannot replicate semi-conservatively. 2 If only the percentage of cytosine is known, then the percentage of guanine can be calculated, but the percentage of adenine and thymine cannot be calculated. 3 Hydrogen bonds may be present within the DNA molecule.

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

✓ Correct answer

C: 1 and 3 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 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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