Explore topic-wise MCQs in Genetic Engineering.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Genetic Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Gene V blocks the production of which gene?

A. Gene III
B. Gene II
C. Gene VIII
D. Gene IV
Answer» C. Gene VIII
2.

Replication can also be carried out by rolling circle replication. Choose the correct statement for this type of replication?

A. It can be used for the formation of RF
B. The product of gene III binds on a specific site of double stranded genome
C. It creates a nick in the – strand generating a free 3’ hydroxyl
D. This strand is extended by the polymerase and displaces the original – strand
Answer» B. The product of gene III binds on a specific site of double stranded genome
3.

Once the bacteriophage enters the bacterial cells, some changes are carried out in it. Which of the following is not included?

A. The single stranded molecule entering the cell is single stranded and is called as a + strand
B. The single stranded molecule is converted into double stranded molecule which is called as replicative form (RF)
C. It is carried out in a process similar to normal replication process of E. coli
D. The positive strand is used for the transcription of viral proteins
Answer» E.
4.

Choose the correct statement for the infection process of M13.

A. The infectious particle is double stranded
B. It is contained in a protein coat which is made up of products of gene III or gene VIII
C. The phage infects only female cells
D. The phage enters the bacterial cells by the filament which is meant for movement
Answer» C. The phage infects only female cells
5.

The bacteriophage M13 vectors belong to a group of phages called as __________

A. skinny or filamentous phage
B. M phage group
C. single stranded phage
D. double stranded phage
Answer» B. M phage group
6.

Choose the correct statement for BAC vector system.

A. BAC vector system stands for bacteria and chromosome
B. It usually accepts insert of size approximately 1000kbp
C. The repE and oriS sequences are required for controlling the copy number and par A-C sequences are required for replication
D. A selectable marker is there for chloramphenicol resistance
Answer» E.
7.

The low copy number of F plasmid is essential for the stability of these plasmids.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

Excision of the F factor can also be done from the host chromosome. Choose the incorrect statement in respect to it.

A. This excision is possible in vivo
B. Along with the F factor, host chromosome’s DNA sequences are also excited
C. The sequences of host chromosome which can be accommodated in the F plasmid are small in size
D. These plasmids are termed as F’ plasmids
Answer» D. These plasmids are termed as F’ plasmids
9.

F factor integration into the host chromosome is called as __________

A. F’ plasmid
B. F factor and host chromosome recombination
C. Hfr (High frequency of recombination)
D. Recombinant host chromosome
Answer» D. Recombinant host chromosome
10.

F (fertility) factor is used in many bacterial systems for different purposes. Choose the incorrect statement with respect to the F factor.

A. It was identified in E. coli for catalysing genetic exchange between cells
B. Cells having F factor are called as female
C. The F factor is transferred from one cell to another via factors present outside
D. They are not related to BAC systems
Answer» B. Cells having F factor are called as female