Explore topic-wise MCQs in Gene Manipulation.

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.

What are the lectins?

A. tAntigen
B. tAntibody
C. tDNA
D. tRNA
Answer» C. tDNA
2.

Lectins identify which of the following in a Western blotting technique?

A. tGlucoprotein
B. tGlycoprotein
C. tAntibiotic
D. tRNA
Answer» C. tAntibiotic
3.

Which is the most common ligand in Western blotting?

A. tLactose
B. tToxins
C. tGenes
D. tAntibodies
Answer» E.
4.

Which interactions are made use of in Western blotting technique?

A. tCovalent
B. tHydrophobic
C. tProtein-ligand
D. tProtein-protein
Answer» D. tProtein-protein
5.

In Western blotting, proteins bind __________ to the membrane.

A. tLoosely
B. tCovalently
C. tIrreversibly
D. tStrongly
Answer» E.
6.

The protein bands transferred by the western blotting are previously ______________

A. tElectrophoresed
B. tHeated
C. tCalibrated
D. tMixed
Answer» B. tHeated
7.

When was the Western blotting technique developed?

A. t1980
B. t1961
C. t1981
D. t1971
Answer» D. t1971
8.

Western Blotting is used to transfer __________

A. tGenes
B. tProteins
C. tDNA
D. tProbe
Answer» C. tDNA
9.

Which of the following techniques does not involve nucleic acids?

A. tNorthern blotting
B. tWestern blotting
C. tPFGE
D. tSouthern blotting
Answer» C. tPFGE
10.

Nylon membranes have superseded the need of ___________ in southern blotting techniques.

A. tProbe
B. tRNA
C. tDBM paper
D. tGel
Answer» D. tGel
11.

When was it found that RNA can be bound to nitrocellulose membranes under appropriate conditions?

A. t1980
B. t1880
C. t1940
D. t1950
Answer» B. t1880
12.

How can hybridizing bands be located?

A. tRadiography
B. tAutoradiography
C. tUV radiation
D. tInfrared radiation
Answer» C. tUV radiation
13.

The reactive paper used is prepared by which technique?

A. tHeating
B. tHydrolysis
C. tAcidification
D. tDiazotization
Answer» E.
14.

Which of the following is found in Northern blotting but not in southern blotting?

A. tGel
B. tNitrocellulose
C. tReactive paper
D. tProbe
Answer» D. tProbe
15.

Northern Blotting is not a variant of Southern blotting.

A. tTrue
B. tFalse
Answer» C.