4(b) INHERITANCE · EXAM QUESTIONS

4.17B RNA

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  1. 01CompareShort answer3 marks

    4.17B RNA

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    Compare the structure of DNA and RNA.

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  2. 02WhichMultiple choice1 mark

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    Which base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

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  3. 03GiveShort answer1 mark

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    Give the mRNA sequence copied from the DNA template strand TACGGA.

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  4. 04StateShort answer1 mark

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    State where mRNA is made.

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  5. 05ExplainShort answer2 marks

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    Explain why mRNA is needed to make proteins.

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  6. 06StateShort answer2 marks

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    State the roles of mRNA and tRNA.

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  7. 07WhichMultiple choice1 mark

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    Which molecule carries amino acids to the ribosome?

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  8. 08ExplainShort answer2 marks

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    Explain why mRNA is shorter than DNA.

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  9. 09GiveShort answer1 mark

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    Give the anticodon on a tRNA that pairs with the mRNA codon GCA.

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  10. 10ExplainShort answer2 marks

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    Explain why mRNA can pass through nuclear pores.

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  11. 11SuggestShort answer2 marks

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    Suggest why cells break down mRNA after a time.

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  12. 12CompareShort answer2 marks

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    Compare mRNA and tRNA.

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  13. 13IdentifyShort answer1 mark

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    Identify the base in mRNA that pairs with adenine on DNA.

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  14. 14StateShort answer1 mark

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    State the sugar in RNA.

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