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A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesis9700/12 · May/June 2015 · Q181 Mark

The protein p53 is produced in a cell in response to DNA damage. A scientist exposed three groups of cells, X, Y and Z, to different conditions. In which groups of cells would the scientist find large quantities of p53 mRNA?

AX, Y and Z
BX and Y only
CY and Z only
DY only

✓ Correct answer

B: X and Y only

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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, May/June 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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