Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Chromosomes, genes and proteins

Chromosomes, genes and proteins — practice question

Fig. 2.1 shows part of a DNA molecule in diagram form.
(a)[1]

Draw a circle on Fig. 2.1 so that one pair of bases is identified.

(b)[1]

Calculate the percentage of bases that would be base G in this species' DNA.

(c(i))[1]

State the term used for a length of DNA that codes for a protein.

(c(ii))[5]

Explain how proteins are produced by a cell.

(c(iii))[2]

State two kinds of cell membrane proteins.

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