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5 marksStructure and Roles of Nucleic Acids

CAPE Biology Unit 1 · 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)(ii)

Both DNA and RNA are involved in protein synthesis but they perform different roles. Differentiate between the roles played by DNA and RNA in protein synthesis.

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  1. 5(a)(i)Explain the terms 'vector' and 'recipient' as applied to genetic engineering.[2 marks]
  2. 5(a)(ii)Discuss the role played by E. coli (as a vector and recipient) in the production of insulin, utilizing genetic techniques.[4 marks]
  3. 5(b)(i)Describe the basic structure of RNA and explain how it differs from the structure of DNA.[4 marks]

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