Explore topic-wise MCQs in Genetic Engineering.

This section includes 8 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.

Mutation in gale gene or cpsA-E gene cluster is used for ___________

A. suppression of mucoidy
B. activation of mucoidy
C. suppression of UV sensitivity
D. both suppression of mucoidy and UV sensitivity
Answer» B. activation of mucoidy
2.

Lon mutation can lead to ______ and _______

A. mucoidy, UV sensitivity
B. mucoidy, UV insensitivity
C. overproduction of fats, UV sensitivity
D. overproduction of fats, UV insensitivity
Answer» B. mucoidy, UV insensitivity
3.

Lon protease is used for degradation of foreign proteins in E.coli cells. It is active against which type of proteins?

A. Partially denatured proteins
B. Completely denatured proteins
C. Both partially and completely denatured proteins
D. Intact proteins
Answer» D. Intact proteins
4.

It is not possible to solubilise proteins from aggregated mass of proteins.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

Proteins at times are not soluble in the cell and form aggregates known as ___________

A. coagulation
B. aggregated mass
C. inclusion bodies
D. insoluble mass
Answer» D. insoluble mass
6.

As the activity of T7 polymerase is reduced by lysosome, what is an effect on the rate of synthesis after induction?

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. May increase or decrease
D. No effect
Answer» C. May increase or decrease
7.

For co-expression of proteins, it is possible to have several independent sets of promoters and other signals in a single vector.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

If it is desirable to express two or more proteins simultaneously, then it is known as ___________

A. hybrid of proteins
B. fusion of proteins
C. co-expression of proteins
D. combination of proteins
Answer» D. combination of proteins