A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesis9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2024 · Q241 Mark

How many phosphodiester bonds are present in a circular DNA molecule of 2700 base pairs?

A2699

B2700

C5398

D5400

✓ Correct answer

D: 5400

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Topic: Nucleic acids and protein synthesis, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 24.

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