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A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesis9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q211 Mark

Which statement correctly describes a feature of a DNA molecule?

AIt has two parallel strands twisted into a double helix.
BIt has complementary bases all held together by three hydrogen bonds.
CIt has phosphodiester bonds that are formed using DNA ligase.
DIt has a backbone of phosphate molecules and nucleotides.

✓ Correct answer

C: It has phosphodiester bonds that are formed using DNA ligase.

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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, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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