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Winter (Oct/Nov) 2024Paper 2

Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information from one generation to the next and regulate the process of protein synthesis. (a) Draw a labelled diagram to show the structure of a single nucleotide of RNA. (b) Explain the role of RNA in translation, resulting in the format…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2023Paper 2

The structure of a transfer RNA (tRNA) molecule is shown in the diagram. The attached amino acid, which is aspartic acid, is indicated by the arrow. (a) Deduce the function of bases CUG. 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000…

Winter (Oct/Nov) 2022Paper 2

The diagram shows a nucleosome from the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell. (a) Identify the protein labelled in the diagram. [1] (b) Outline how nucleosomes affect the transcription of DNA. [1] The image shows the regulation of the gene responsible for producing lactase. (c) Identify:…

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