Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Protein synthesis

Protein synthesis — practice question

Fig. 4.1 illustrates a section of a DNA molecule.
(a)[4]

Use Fig. 4.1 to explain in what ways the structure of mRNA is different from the structure of DNA.

(b(i))[1]

Using Fig. 4.2 and Table 4.1, state what happens to the amino acid sequence in the first part of the $\beta$ chain of haemoglobin if the base pair at position 6 is deleted.

(b(ii))[1]

Using Fig. 4.2 and Table 4.1, state what happens to the amino acid sequence in the first part of the $\beta$ chain of haemoglobin if the three base pairs at positions 7, 8 and 9 are deleted.

(c)[4]

Complete Table 4.2 by placing a tick (✓) beside the features that apply to each process. Use a cross (✗) for features that do not apply. The first row has already been done for you.

(d)[2]

Telomeres are regions at the ends of chromosomes. Describe the function of telomeres.

(e)[4]

Describe the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis.

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