Explore topic-wise MCQs in Cytogenetics.

This section includes 5 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Cytogenetics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of this mutagen can lead to both AT->GC and GC->AT transition?

A. Ethydium bromide
B. 5 Bromo uracil
C. MMS
D. NH<sub>2</sub>OH
Answer» C. MMS
2.

In an experiment to check mutagenicity of a substance, we feed the mutagen to a rat and then use the rat _______ extract within the media. This ensures_____________

A. Kidney; the mutagen can be at a higher concentration
B. Liver; the media has adequate iron from rat RBC
C. Liver; the mutagen is processed
D. Kidney; the mutagen is broken down
Answer» D. Kidney; the mutagen is broken down
3.

In Ames test, the bacterial culture are grown in _________

A. Natural media
B. Blood agar
C. Enriched media
D. Minimal media
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following mutation will lead to AT->GC transition?

A. Nitrous acid acting on A
B. Nitrous acid on C
C. Hydroxylation of C
D. Methylation of G
Answer» B. Nitrous acid on C
5.

You are studying a mutational hot spot in the promoter region of a gene. Which type of mutation will you expect the most in this case?

A. Deamination
B. Depurination
C. Methylation
D. Frame shift
Answer» B. Depurination