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Date November 2012 Marks available 3 Reference code 12N.3.hl.TZ0.B4
Level HL Paper 3 Time zone TZ0
Command term State Question number B4 Adapted from N/A

Question

State two differences in composition and one difference in structure between RNA and DNA.

Markscheme

ribose in RNA and deoxyribose in DNA;

uracil in RNA and thymine in DNA;

RNA single-stranded and DNA double-stranded/double helix;

Accept suitable drawings/diagrams.

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Options » B: Biochemistry » B.8 Nucleic acids (HL only)
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