Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bioinformatics.

This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bioinformatics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is true about the RNAalifold?

A. Dynamic programming is not involved
B. Minimum free energy method is not used
C. Only minimum free energy is used
D. Covariation information is taken into consideration
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

The predefined alignment requiring method also depends on the quality of the input alignment. If there ___ errors in the alignment, covariation signals ____ detected.

A. are, will be
B. are, will not be
C. are not, will not be
D. are not, possibly will not be
Answer» C. are not, will not be
Discussion
3.

The type of algorithm that _____ predefined alignment is ______ for reasonably conserved sequences.

A. doesn t require, more successful
B. requires, less successful
C. doesn t require, relatively successful
D. requires, relatively successful
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

An aspect of the comparative method is to select a __________ structure through consensus drawing.

A. relatively distinct
B. remote
C. common
D. least abundant
Answer» D. least abundant
Discussion
5.

___________ of covariation can be ___________ to the RNA structure and functions.

A. Any lack, deleterious
B. Any lack, benign
C. Any abundance, deleterious
D. Any inadequacy, advantageous
Answer» B. Any lack, benign
Discussion
6.

To distinguish the conserved secondary structure among multiple related RNA sequences, a concept of covariation is used.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion