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A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesis9700/12 · May/June 2018 · Q231 Mark

A section of a DNA molecule has the coding sequence: AGGCAATGGC. Which statements are correct? 1 This coding sequence contains 3 pyrimidines. 2 The double-stranded DNA of this section contains 26 hydrogen bonds between complementary bases. 3 The double-stranded DNA of this section has 20 sugar-phosphate bonds.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 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 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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