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.

What is the second primer in the case of 5 RACE?

A. Internal primer
B. Oligo-dA sequence
C. Adaptor-oligo-dT primer
D. Oligo-dT adaptor molecule
Answer» D. Oligo-dT adaptor molecule
2.

The first cDNA strand in 5 RACE is tailed with oligo-dA tail.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

The first primer in the case of 3 RACE is ___________

A. internal sequence
B. oligo-dT adaptor molecule
C. oligo-dA adaptor molecule
D. adaptor oligo-dT primer
Answer» C. oligo-dA adaptor molecule
4.

Choose the correct statement for RACE.

A. It stands for Random Amplification of cDNA ends
B. It is for cloning particular cDNA ends
C. It is only of one type, which is 5 RACE
D. Sequence data is not available in any case
Answer» C. It is only of one type, which is 5 RACE
5.

Choose the incorrect statement for the method homopolymer tailing.

A. The first step is the RNA: DNA hybrid synthesis
B. Terminal transferase is used for the addition of nucleotides on 3 end
C. Terminal transferase adds only at DNA strands
D. The DNA strand is now having known sequence at 3 end
Answer» D. The DNA strand is now having known sequence at 3 end
6.

Choose the correct statement with respect to the self priming method of cDNA synthesis.

A. It is less preferred than RNaseH method
B. A hairpin structure is formed with guarantee
C. The sequence corresponding to the 5 end is lost
D. Reverse transcriptase is not used
Answer» D. Reverse transcriptase is not used
7.

The loop region is single stranded. It can be cleaved by using which enzyme?

A. Exonuclease
B. S1 nuclease
C. RNaseH
D. DNase
Answer» C. RNaseH
8.

What would not happen if the RNA strand is completely removed from RNA: DNA hybrid?

A. There are no chances of the synthesis of the second DNA strand
B. Chance complementarity would take place
C. Hairpin structure would be formed
D. Hairpin structure is formed is not the final structure
Answer» B. Chance complementarity would take place
9.

What is the final product of the RNaseH method?

A. blunt ended dsDNA
B. staggered dsDNA at both ends
C. staggered dsDNA at 3 end
D. staggered dsDNA at 5 end
Answer» B. staggered dsDNA at both ends
10.

Choose the incorrect statement for second DNA strand synthesis.

A. The RNA: DNA complex is treated with the enzyme RNaseH and DNA pol
B. The enzyme RNaseH is responsible for nicking the RNA strand and leaving free 3 hydroxyl ends
C. These RNA fragments can be used as primers
D. There is no portion of RNA left attached to the DNA strand
Answer» E.