Explore topic-wise MCQs in Separation Processes.

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1.

Proteins can be visualized directly in gels by

A. staining them with the dye
B. using electron microscope only
C. measuring their molecular weight
D. none of these
Answer» B. using electron microscope only
2.

In isoelectric focusing, proteins are separated on the basis of their

A. relative content of positively charged residue only
B. relative content of negatively charged residue only
C. size
D. relative content of positively and negatively charged residue
Answer» E.
3.

In SDS-PAGE, the protein sample is first

A. treated with a reducing agent and then with anionic detergent followed by fractionation by electrophoresis
B. fractionated by electrophoresis then treated with an oxidizing agent followed by anionic detergent.
C. treated with a oxidizing agent and then with anionic detergent followed by fractionation by electrophoresis
D. none of the above
Answer» B. fractionated by electrophoresis then treated with an oxidizing agent followed by anionic detergent.
4.

In an SDS-PAGE

A. proteins are denatured by the SDS
B. proteins have the same charge-to-mass ratio
C. smaller proteins migrate more rapidly through the gel
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
5.

In a native PAGE, proteins are separated on the basis of

A. net negative charge
B. net charge and size
C. net positive charges size
D. net positive charge
Answer» C. net positive charges size
6.

The subunit molecular weight as well as the number of subunits in the quaternary structure can be determined by

A. SDS-PAGE electrophoresis
B. gel filtration chromatography
C. combining information from (a)and (b)
D. isoelectric focusing
Answer» D. isoelectric focusing
7.

In a gel filtration column

A. smaller proteins enter the beads more readily
B. large proteins elute first
C. both (a) and (b)
D. large proteins enter the beads more readily
Answer» D. large proteins enter the beads more readily
8.

Electrophoresis of histones and myoglobin under non-denaturing conditions (pH = 7.0) results in

A. both proteins migrate to the anode
B. histones migrate to the anode and myoglobin migrates to the cathode
C. histones migrate to the cathode and myoglobin migrates to the anode
D. both proteins migrate to the cathode
Answer» D. both proteins migrate to the cathode
9.

Proteins are separated in an SDS-PAGE experiment on the basis of their

A. positively charged side chains
B. molecular weight
C. negatively charged side chains
D. different isoelectric points
Answer» C. negatively charged side chains
10.

What cannot be a reason for using electrophoresis?

A. Comparing two sets of DNA
B. Organizing DNA by shape of backbone
C. Organizing DNA fragments from largest to smallest
D. Organizing DNA in order we can see
Answer» C. Organizing DNA fragments from largest to smallest
11.

When is electrophoresis not used?

A. Separation of proteins
B. Separation of amino acids
C. Separation of Lipids
D. Separation of nucleic acids
Answer» D. Separation of nucleic acids
12.

The electrophoretic mobility denoted as µ is mathematically expressed as:

A. VE
B. E/V
C. 1/EV
D. V/E
Answer» E.
13.

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A. Comparing two sets of DNA
B. Organizing DNA by shape of backbone
C. Organizing DNA fragments from largest to smallest
D. Organizing DNA in order we can see
Answer» C. Organizing DNA fragments from largest to smallest
14.

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A. Separation of proteins
B. Separation of amino acids
C. Separation of Lipids
D. Separation of nucleic acids
Answer» D. Separation of nucleic acids
15.

Which of the following factors does not influence electrophoretic mobility?

A. Molecular weight
B. Shape of molecule
C. Size of molecule
D. Stereochemistry of molecule
Answer» E.
16.

The electrophoretic mobility denoted as µ is mathematically expressed as:$

A. VE
B. E/V
C. 1/EV
D. V/E
Answer» E.
17.

If proteins are separated according to their electrophoretic mobility then the type of electrophoresis is:

A. SDS PAGE
B. Affinity Electrophoresis
C. Electro focusing
D. Free flow electrophoresis
Answer» B. Affinity Electrophoresis
18.

What does the electrophoresis apparatus consist of?

A. Gel, buffer chamber and fire pack
B. Buffer chamber and electrophoresis unit
C. Electrophoresis unit and gel separator
D. Power pack and electrophoresis unit
Answer» E.
19.

Which of the following statements is true about migration of biomolecules?

A. The rate of migration is directly proportional to the resistance of medium
B. Rate of migration is directly proportional to current
C. Low voltage is used for separation of high mass molecules
D. Rate of migration is inversely proportional to current
Answer» C. Low voltage is used for separation of high mass molecules
20.

The speed of migration of ions in electric field depends upon:

A. Shape and size of molecule
B. Magnitude of charge and shape of molecule
C. Magnitude of charge shape and mass of molecule
D. Magnitude of charge and mass of molecule
Answer» C. Magnitude of charge shape and mass of molecule
21.

Electrophoresis was developed by:

A. Tswett
B. Tsvedberg
C. Tiselius
D. Sanger
Answer» D. Sanger
22.

Which technique separates charged particles using electric field?

A. Hydrolysis
B. Electrophoresis
C. Protein synthesis
D. Protein denaturing
Answer» C. Protein synthesis