CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Nucleic acids and protein synthesis
In eukaryotic cells, the process of protein synthesis involves transcription followed by translation. Outline five key differences between transcription and translation. Your answer should include reference to location, template, enzymes/molecular machines involved, the products formed, and how the genetic code is read.
5 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 5 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
Outline means: Give the main points briefly. Less detail than describe, but every key step has to be there. One short line per step, in order. The marks are for coverage, not depth.
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