Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

In living organisms, two important polymerisations occur: protein synthesis and DNA formation.
(a)[3]

Fill in the table by adding a tick (✓) in the appropriate column to show the process in which each substance may be used.

(b(i))

Describe how the two DNA strands are bonded together and state which part of each strand is joined by this bonding.

(b(ii))[4]

How does the strength of this bonding affect the mechanism of DNA replication?

(c)[3]

Some diseases result from alterations in the structure of proteins. Explain the genetic basis for these alterations.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Correct grouping: cysteine and glutamine for protein synthesis; cytosine and guanine for DNA formation

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