Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Structure of nucleic acids and replication of DNA

Structure of nucleic acids and replication of DNA — practice question

In humans, the gene that codes for catalase is located on chromosome 11.
(a)[2]

State the meaning of the term gene.

(b(i))[5]

Describe the functions of DNA polymerase and DNA ligase during DNA replication.

(b(ii))[1]

State the name of the interphase stage in the cell cycle at which DNA replication happens.

(i)[5]

Describe the functions of DNA polymerase and DNA ligase in the replication of DNA.

(ii)[1]

State the name of the interphase stage in the cell cycle when DNA replication takes place.

(c(i))[2]

Fig. 4.2 shows chromosome 11 at metaphase of mitosis. State the names and functions of structures A and B.

(c(ii))[3]

Complete Fig. 4.3 to show what happens to chromosome 11 in anaphase, so that the daughter nuclei stay genetically identical.

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