Explore topic-wise MCQs in Cell Biology.

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

1.

The Etr1 gene in plants encodes for ___________________

A. ethylene gas
B. ethylene gas receptor
C. hydrogen sulfide
D. hydrogen sulfide receptor
Answer» C. hydrogen sulfide
2.

How many subunits does the Ras protein contain?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
3.

Diabetes Mellitus type II is caused due __________________________

A. inability to produce insulin
B. insulin resistance
C. low glucose levels
D. low lactose levels
Answer» C. low glucose levels
4.

Diabetes Mellitus is caused by defects in insulin signaling.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Which of the following synthesis is decreased (or stopped) when the blood glucose levels are high?

A. gluconeogenesis
B. triglyceride
C. glycogen
D. glucagon
Answer» B. triglyceride
6.

Which cells release insulin when glucose levels elevate in the body?

A. zeta cells
B. alpha cells
C. gamma cells
D. beta cells
Answer» E.
7.

Bringing 2 kinase domains in close contact allows for ___________________

A. trans-autophosphorylation
B. cis-autophosphorylation
C. inactivation of one domain
D. inactivation of both domains
Answer» B. cis-autophosphorylation
8.

The cytoplasmic protein-tyrosine kinases are activated indirectly by the extracellular signals.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

How many types of protein-tyrosine kinases are there?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
10.

The Protein-tyrosine kinases phosphorylate the ______________ residues.

A. adenine
B. cytosine
C. tyrosine
D. chymosin
Answer» D. chymosin