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Protein synthesis and gene expression
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40 CXC CAPE Biology questions on Protein synthesis and gene expression, each with instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is a gene?

  1. A section of DNA coding for a sequence of amino acids
  2. The entire genetic material of an organism
  3. A single nucleotide within a chromosome
  4. A protein that controls cell division
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✓ Answer: AA section of DNA coding for a sequence of amino acids
Award 1 mark. That amino acid sequence then folds into a specific protein.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which enzyme synthesises messenger RNA from a DNA template?

  1. DNA polymerase
  2. RNA polymerase
  3. DNA ligase
  4. Reverse transcriptase
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✓ Answer: BRNA polymerase
Award 1 mark. It forms phosphodiester bonds between adjacent RNA nucleotides as the strand is built.
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