Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biochemistry.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biochemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Repressor molecules bind to __________

A. Operator
B. Promoter
C. Enhancer
D. Hormone response element
Answer» B. Promoter
2.

Which of the following enzyme is required for end to end joining of DNA?

A. DNA ligase
B. Restriction endonuclease
C. RNA polymerase
D. DNA polymerase
Answer» B. Restriction endonuclease
3.

What is a DNA library?

A. A DNA fragment inserted into a vector
B. A general collection of all genes sequenced thus far
C. All DNA fragments identified with a probe
D. A collection of DNA fragments that make up the entire genome of a particular organism
Answer» E.
4.

In which stage of genetic engineering a probe is used?

A. Cleaving DNA
B. Recombining DNA
C. Cloning
D. Screening
Answer» E.
5.

E.cor1 is a __________

A. DNA ligase enzyme
B. Restriction endonuclease
C. A vector used for insulin synthesis
D. A plasmid used as a vector
Answer» C. A vector used for insulin synthesis
6.

The extra chromosomal, self-replicating, closed, double stranded and circular DNA molecule is generally termed as __________

A. Chromosome
B. Plasmid
C. Genomic DNA
D. Bacteriophage
Answer» C. Genomic DNA
7.

To make the recombinant plasmid permeable to DNA molecules, which of the chemicals is added?

A. MgCl2
B. CaCl2
C. NaCl
D. HCl
Answer» C. NaCl
8.

Generally a plasmid vector contains how many elements?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
9.

Which of the following enzymes’ combined action leads to the generation of sticky ends in the plasmid vector?

A. Alkaline phosphatase and terminal transferase
B. Exonuclease III and alkaline phosphatase
C. Bacteriophage lambda exonuclease and terminal transferase
D. Exonuclease III and terminal transferase
Answer» D. Exonuclease III and terminal transferase
10.

Which of the following is true about restriction endonucleases?

A. Type I and II requires ATP to move along DNA
B. Type I, II and III requires ATP to move along DNA
C. Type II requires no ATP and cleaves DNA within recognition sequence
D. Type II requires ATP and cleaves DNA within recognition sequence
Answer» D. Type II requires ATP and cleaves DNA within recognition sequence
11.

Which of the following can be termed as a restriction modification system?

A. Restriction endonuclease + methylase
B. DNA ligase + methylase
C. Restriction endonuclease + acetylase
D. DNA ligase + acetylase
Answer» B. DNA ligase + methylase
12.

Which of the following enzyme is responsible for making a DNA copy from RNA?

A. Reverse transcriptase
B. DNA polymerase
C. RNA polI
D. RNA polII
Answer» B. DNA polymerase
13.

Which of the following does not act as a restriction enzyme?

A. EcorI
B. BamHI
C. HindIII
D. polydeoxyribonucleotide synthase
Answer» E.