Explore topic-wise MCQs in Genetic Engineering.

This section includes 7 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.

The polypeptides produced after addition of mRNA are analysed with antibodies. Choose the incorrect statement for this analysis.

A. Antibodies are added to each reaction tube and precipitation is simply based on antigen-antibody reaction
B. Along with simple antigen-antibody complex, a substrate is added for easy precipitation
C. Protein A-Sepharose is added
D. Protein A-Sepharose binds to IgG antibodies
Answer» B. Along with simple antigen-antibody complex, a substrate is added for easy precipitation
2.

What is done after RNA fractionation is carried out?

A. Each band is translated in vivo
B. Translation is carried out in wheat gram or lysate of rabbit reticulocyte cells
C. Translation is carried out with a high background
D. Amino acid is not radioactively labelled
Answer» C. Translation is carried out with a high background
3.

Choose the correct statement for RNA fractionation.

A. The RNA is fractioned by size but before separating on oligo-dT cellulose
B. A sucrose density gradient is used
C. The RNA is applied to the top of a pre-poured gradient and during centrifugation smaller molecules move down the tube faster
D. Different bands are formed according to the density in the sucrose density gradient
Answer» C. The RNA is applied to the top of a pre-poured gradient and during centrifugation smaller molecules move down the tube faster
4.

What do we mean by housekeeping genes?

A. Housekeeping genes are those genes which are specific to an organism
B. Housekeeping genes are those genes which are present in all the organisms
C. Housekeeping genes are those genes which are meant for repair and maintenance in a species of organism
D. Housekeeping genes are those genes which required for the replication process
Answer» C. Housekeeping genes are those genes which are meant for repair and maintenance in a species of organism
5.

Any cDNA library would represent a fraction of RNA species of an organism.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

In case if molecules smaller than the fragments required for making a full genomic library are used for making a collection. This collection is called as ___________

A. library
B. shelf
C. small library
D. mini library
Answer» C. small library
7.

By synthesizing two strands separately then annealing them leads to formation of double stranded oligonucleotide.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False