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A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesis9700/12 · May/June 2017 · Q21 Mark

The DNA of prokaryotes is naked and circular. Which statement describes how the DNA of eukaryotes differs from that of prokaryotes?

AIt has a nuclear envelope around it and is a double helix.
BIt has a nuclear envelope around it and is circular.
CIt has proteins attached to it and is a double helix.
DIt has proteins attached to it and is linear.

✓ Correct answer

D: It has proteins attached to it and is linear.

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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 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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