Explore topic-wise MCQs in Cytogenetics.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Cytogenetics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

To your cultured cell lines, you add growth factors like cytokines which act through MAPK cascade pathway. Which transition will it trigger?

A. S->G2
B. M->Anaphase
C. G1->S
D. G2->M
Answer» D. G2->M
2.

In an experiment, you are working on mitochondrial chromosomes. Which polymerase will ensure accurate replication?

A. pol beta
B. pol delta
C. pol iota
D. pol gamma
Answer» E.
3.

What is the DNA composition of ARS?

A. A-T rich
B. G-C rich
C. Repeating A-T, G-C sequence
D. No specific sequence speciality
Answer» B. G-C rich
4.

Which Cyclin-CDK complex will you find most active in M phase?

A. Cyclin A- CDK 2
B. Cyclin B- CDK 1
C. Cyclin D- CDK 2
D. Cyclin E- CDK 1
Answer» C. Cyclin D- CDK 2
5.

Pre-replication complex is necessary to initiate replication. It assembles in______________

A. Late Anaphase
B. G1 phase
C. S phase
D. Early Anaphase
Answer» C. S phase
6.

What is the fate of phosphorylated Cdc 6?

A. It is transported outside nucleus
B. It is ubiquitinylated
C. It gets activated
D. It forms a complex with Cdt
Answer» C. It gets activated
7.

Which of these would you use as a competitive inhibitor for Cdt?

A. MCM 1
B. MCM 2
C. MCM 7
D. MCM 10
Answer» E.
8.

Cyclin-CDK complex (here considering S cyclin) when active is responsible for phosphorylating several proteins and this often marks then for destruction by ubiquitination. What would be its effect on Cdt activity?

A. Activation
B. Inactivation
C. Destruction
D. Increased synthesis
Answer» B. Inactivation