Explore topic-wise MCQs in Molecular Biology.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Molecular Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

How can we remove supercoils from cccDNA?

A. Treat with DNase
B. Treat with detergent
C. Treat with endonuclease
D. Application of heat
Answer» B. Treat with detergent
2.

What is the relation between linking number (Lk), writing number (Wr) and twist number (Tw)?

A. Lk = Tw – Wr
B. Lk = Wr – Tw
C. Tw = Lk – Wr
D. Tw = Lk + Wr
Answer» D. Tw = Lk + Wr
3.

Twist and writhe are interconvertible.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

Interwound writhe and spiral writhe are topologically different.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

Plectonomic writhe is __________

A. Cylindrical axis winding
B. Long axis twisted around itself
C. Helical turns of one strand about the other
D. Number of encounters of the two strands of a helix
Answer» C. Helical turns of one strand about the other
6.

3 – dimension structure of cccDNA is ___________

A. Nicked
B. Supercoiled
C. Flat
D. Torsionally stressed
Answer» E.
7.

Linking number is the sum of which geometric components?

A. Twist and writhe
B. Toroid and writhe
C. Twist and wrap
D. Twist and crossover
Answer» B. Toroid and writhe
8.

Linking number is always a ___________

A. Whole number
B. Prime number
C. Integer
D. Even number
Answer» D. Even number
9.

Passing of one strand through the other in order to get separated is known as _______

A. Twist
B. Linking number
C. Writhing number
D. Toroid
Answer» C. Writhing number
10.

The two strands of cccDNA can be easily separated without any breakage of bonds.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.