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A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesis9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2023 · Q221 Mark

Two polynucleotide strands make up a DNA molecule. Which description is correct?

AThe percentage of cytosine is 50% of that of guanine in the whole molecule.
BThe percentage of cytosine is the same as that of guanine in the whole molecule.
CThe percentage of cytosine is the same as that of guanine in each strand.
DThe percentage of cytosine is the same in each strand of the molecule.

✓ Correct answer

B: The percentage of cytosine is the same as that of guanine in the whole molecule.

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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, Feb/Mar 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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