Explore topic-wise MCQs in Vector Biology.

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

1.

What is the basis of cosmid construction?

A. Origin of replication is vital
B. Only cos sites are required for packaging
C. Promoter sequences for expression
D. Different restriction sites
Answer» C. Promoter sequences for expression
2.

What are cosmid vectors?

A. Hybrid between phage and plasmid
B. Hybrid between M13 and lambda phage
C. Modified lambda vector
D. Modified M13 vector
Answer» B. Hybrid between M13 and lambda phage
3.

What is a pre-requisite for cloning experiments with lambda insertion or replacement vectors?

A. Circular form of the vector
B. Small size
C. Helper phage integration
D. Two-phage system
Answer» B. Small size
4.

Recombinant selection of lambda-EMBL4 can be done on the basis of Spi phenotype.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Lambda-EMBL4 is an example of _________

A. Insertion vector
B. Replacement vector
C. Hybrid vector
D. Mammalian vector
Answer» C. Hybrid vector
6.

How can recombinant selection for lambda replacement vectors be done?

A. In vitro packaging
B. cI gene inactivation
C. Lac selection
D. Antibiotic resistance
Answer» B. cI gene inactivation
7.

What is not true in regard to a lambda replacement vector?

A. It contains two/more restriction sites
B. Contains stuffer fragment
C. Recombinant selection by size
D. Carries smaller DNA than insertion vectors
Answer» E.
8.

What is a “stuffer fragment” in cloning jargon?

A. A replaceable fragment
B. Promoter region
C. Ribosomal binding site
D. Clustered with restriction sites
Answer» B. Promoter region
9.

How can lambda-ZAPII recombinants be distinguished?

A. Agar + ampicillin plating
B. Agar + tetracycline plating
C. Plaque morphology analysis
D. Agar + X-gal plating
Answer» E.
10.

Lambda-ZAPII can carry what size of the foreign DNA?

A. 1 kb
B. 5 kb
C. 10 kb
D. 15 kb
Answer» D. 15 kb