Explore topic-wise MCQs in Cytogenetics.

This section includes 4 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Cytogenetics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

During Strisinger s model, what happens?

A. The Ribosome slips which causes duplication
B. Parent strand slippage polymerase
C. Daughter strand slippage polymerase
D. The polymerase back tracks and resynthesizes
Answer» D. The polymerase back tracks and resynthesizes
2.

If a gene undergoes duplication and one of the duplicated copy is mutated to render unexpressed protein. What will be the effect on phenotype?

A. Mutant phenotype
B. Normal phenotype
C. Expression of the mutant gene is less than that would occur if both copy active
D. The gene not expressed at all
Answer» C. Expression of the mutant gene is less than that would occur if both copy active
3.

Which human chromosomes are involved in Down s syndrome?

A. 6
B. 14 and 21
C. 8 and 12
D. X and Y
Answer» C. 8 and 12
4.

The Streisinger s model explains__________

A. Frame shifts
B. Transposition
C. Inversion
D. Transition
Answer» B. Transposition