Biology GCSE
DNA structure and function
What DNA structure and function means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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In the mid-20th century the structure of DNA was determined and the mechanism of gene function worked out.
Topics that use DNA structure and function
- The understanding of genetics (biology only) (AQA GCSE)
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