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IB Biology SL 1.2.2 Hydrogen bonding in transcription Question Bank

Practise IB Biology SL 1.2.2 by using complementary base pairing to derive mRNA sequences from a DNA template.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Derive an mRNA sequence from an antisense DNA sequence using RNA base-pairing rules.
  • Distinguish uracil in mRNA from thymine in DNA when checking a transcribed sequence.
  • Use strand orientation to identify the correct template and mRNA sequence.

D1.2.2—Hydrogen bonding in transcription question 1

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The gene that codes for a particular polypeptide includes the base sequence shown.
GAGTACCCT
What is the base sequence of the mRNA molecule which is complementary to this sequence?

A

GAGTACCCT

B

CTCATGGGA

C

GUGTUCCCT

D

CUCAUGGGA

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