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

Structure of nucleic acids and replication of DNA — practice question

(a)[6]

Table 6.1 sets out some features of DNA and the protein collagen. Complete Table 6.1.

(b)[2]

Most DNA in a eukaryotic cell is found in the nucleus. State how the structure of a nucleus is adapted for its function of holding DNA.

(c)[2]

Fibroblast cells make elastic fibres and collagen fibres in lung tissue. Describe the function of elastic fibres in lung tissue.

(d)[1]

Name the stage of the cell cycle when DNA and proteins are made.

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