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IB Biology HL A1.2.1 DNA as Genetic Material Question Bank

Practise IB Biology HL A1.2.1 by identifying DNA as the genetic material in plant genomes and interpreting repeated evidence.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Identify DNA as the genetic material in plant genomes and biological inheritance evidence.

A1.2.1—DNA as genetic material question 1

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The image shows the results of Griffith's experiment with S and R strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae in mice (Mus musculus).

Figure for Question A1.2.1—DNA as genetic material question 1 — IB Biology HL

What is an explanation for the results?

A

Mice vary in their resistance to bacteria.

B

The R strain and S strain mated.

C

R strain bacteria are more heat-stable than S strain.

D

DNA was transferred from heat-killed S cells to R cells.

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