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3.2 DNA and protein synthesis

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The Figure shows part of a DNA molecule.

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DNA is a polymer. State what is meant by a polymer.

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Name the shape of the DNA molecule shown in the Figure.

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Structure X is one of the repeating units that make up DNA. Name structure X.

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d.

Name the parts labelled P and S.

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3.2 DNA and protein synthesis Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /3.2 DNA and protein synthesis

44 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 3.2 DNA and protein synthesis, covering 3.2.1 DNA structure as a polymer, 3.2.2 Genome and gene definitions, 3.2.3 Extracting DNA from fruit, 3.2.4 Base order determines protein shape, 3.2.5 Stages of protein synthesis, 3.2.6 Non-coding DNA variants affecting phenotype, and 3.2.7 Coding DNA variants affecting phenotype. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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