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This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Molecular Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
In higher salt concentration the DNA helix assumes the right-handed conformation. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
2. |
What is the factor responsible for the left-handed helical conformation in Z form of DNA? |
A. | Syn conformation at pyrimidine |
B. | Anti conformation at pyrimidine |
C. | Syn conformation at purine |
D. | Anti conformation at purine |
Answer» D. Anti conformation at purine | |
3. |
In the Z form of DNA the fundamental repeating unit is __________ |
A. | Purine – pyrimidine nucleotide |
B. | Purine – pyrimidine dinucleotide |
C. | Purine – pyrimidine tri-nucleotide |
D. | Purine – pyrimidine tetra-nucleotide |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
In a right handed DNA the glycosidic bond is in syn configuration. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
5. |
How many bases are there in per turn of the A form of DNA? |
A. | 11 bp |
B. | 10 bp |
C. | 12 bp |
D. | 8 bp |
Answer» B. 10 bp | |
6. |
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A. | Syn conformation at pyrimidine |
B. | Anti conformation at pyrimidine |
C. | Syn conformation at purine |
D. | Anti conformation at purine |
Answer» D. Anti conformation at purine | |
7. |
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A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
8. |
In the Z form of DNA the fundamental repeating unit is _________? |
A. | Purine – pyrimidine nucleotide |
B. | Purine – pyrimidine dinucleotide |
C. | Purine – pyrimidine tri-nucleotide |
D. | Purine – pyrimidine tetra-nucleotide |
Answer» E. | |
9. |
In a right handed DNA the glycosidic bond is in syn configuration ____________ |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
10. |
Which of the following is not a character of B form of DNA? |
A. | Longer and thinner |
B. | Right – handed helix |
C. | Narrow minor groove |
D. | Flat major groove |
Answer» E. | |
11. |
Which of the following is not a character of A DNA? |
A. | Short and broad |
B. | Left handed helix |
C. | Narrow minor groove |
D. | Broad and shallow major groove |
Answer» C. Narrow minor groove | |
12. |
How many bases are there in per turn of the B form of DNA? |
A. | 8 bp |
B. | 9 bp |
C. | 10 bp |
D. | 11 bp |
Answer» D. 11 bp | |
13. |
What is the condition required to observe A form of DNA? |
A. | Low humidity |
B. | High humidity |
C. | Low temperature |
D. | High temperature |
Answer» B. High humidity | |
14. |
What is the condition required to observe B form of DNA? |
A. | Low humidity |
B. | High humidity |
C. | Low temperature |
D. | High temperature |
Answer» C. Low temperature | |