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A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesisFeb/Mar 2025Paper 1 Q251 Mark

The diagram represents the process of transcription of a gene in the nucleus of an animal cell. [Figure 25.1] Which row correctly identifies P, Q and R?

AP: mRNA, Q: transcribed strand, R: template strand
BP: primary transcript, Q: transcribed strand, R: template strand
CP: mRNA, Q: template strand, R: non-transcribed strand
DP: primary transcript, Q: template strand, R: non-transcribed strand

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is D: P: primary transcript, Q: template strand, R: non-transcribed strand

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Nucleic acids and protein synthesis in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

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This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Feb/Mar 2025 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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