Older MCQs might not have the typical A, B, C,
D
choices. They
have choices 1, 2, 3, and a combination of them is the answer. Below is the key that maps such
combinations to the answer.
A
1, 2 and 3 are correct
B
1 and 2 only are correct
C
2 and 3 only are correct
D
1 only is correct
describe the structure of a DNA molecule as a double helix, including: • the importance of complementary base pairing between the 5’ to 3’ strand and the 3’ to 5’ strand (antiparallel strands) • differences in hydrogen bonding between C–G and A–T base pairs • linking of nucleotides by phosphodiester bonds
state that glucose, fructose and maltose are reducing sugars and that sucrose is a non-reducing sugar
describe the types of interaction that hold protein molecules in shape: • hydrophobic interactions • hydrogen bonding • ionic bonding • covalent bonding, including disulfide bonds