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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Gene Manipulation knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Gel electrophoresis separates the molecules based on _________ |
| A. | Charge |
| B. | Electrophobicity |
| C. | Electrophilicity |
| D. | Size |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
When are the first cloning experiments observed? |
| A. | 1983 |
| B. | 1990 |
| C. | 1972 |
| D. | 1978 |
| Answer» D. 1978 | |
| 3. |
Gel electrophoresis is used for _________ of cutting and joining DNA molecules. |
| A. | Completing |
| B. | Hindering |
| C. | Monitoring |
| D. | Aiding |
| Answer» D. Aiding | |
| 4. |
In the cloning process which of the following is the main passenger? |
| A. | Foreign DNA |
| B. | Host DNA |
| C. | Vector |
| D. | Protein |
| Answer» B. Host DNA | |
| 5. |
Molecular cloning is the same as ____________ |
| A. | Gene cloning |
| B. | Vector designing |
| C. | Protein expression |
| D. | Ligation |
| Answer» B. Vector designing | |
| 6. |
Artificial recombinant molecules are actually chimeras. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 7. |
Chimeras in cloning science refer to ______________ |
| A. | Plural molecules |
| B. | Single entity |
| C. | Admixture of proteins |
| D. | Composite molecule |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
___________ also permits the easy bulk preparation of the foreign DNA sequence free from host-cell DNA. |
| A. | Gene |
| B. | Electroporator |
| C. | Vector |
| D. | Replicon |
| Answer» D. Replicon | |
| 9. |
Cloning vehicles are actually ________ |
| A. | Genes |
| B. | Proteins |
| C. | Equipment |
| D. | Replicons |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Even if a DNA molecule contains __________ it may not function in a host cell. |
| A. | Origin of replication |
| B. | Inducer |
| C. | Suppressor |
| D. | Gene |
| Answer» B. Inducer | |
| 11. |
Fragments of DNA are not __________ |
| A. | Defined |
| B. | Small |
| C. | Large |
| D. | Replicons |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
In order to be replicated, DNA molecules must contain _________ |
| A. | Suppressor |
| B. | Inducer |
| C. | Origin |
| D. | Gene |
| Answer» D. Gene | |
| 13. |
The exogenous DNA is subsequently lost, if it does not integrate into the host genome. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 14. |
Which of the following is the rarest event in transformed cells? |
| A. | DNA integration |
| B. | DNA uptake |
| C. | Expression |
| D. | Induction |
| Answer» B. DNA uptake | |
| 15. |
When was the initial impetus for gene manipulation observed? |
| A. | 1870 |
| B. | 1970 |
| C. | 1910 |
| D. | 2010 |
| Answer» C. 1910 | |