A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesis9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2021 · Q211 Mark
A piece of double-stranded DNA containing 12 × 10³ nucleotides is transcribed and translated to produce a single polypeptide. What is the maximum number of amino acids in this polypeptide?
A6 × 10³
B4 × 10³
C2 × 10³
D1 × 10³
✓ Correct answer
C: 2 × 10³
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