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This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Cell Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Which of the following statements is correct according to Chargaff s rules? |
A. | All DNA molecules contain the same proportions of A, C, G and T |
B. | Single-stranded RNA molecules contain the same amount of A and U |
C. | In double-stranded DNA, the amount of T equals the amount of C |
D. | In double-stranded DNA, the amount of G equals the amount of C |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
What is the approximate fraction of genetic variation in the nuclear genome that is expected to have a harmful effect on gene function? |
A. | 50% |
B. | 25% |
C. | 10% |
D. | 1% |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
Which of the following is the start codon in protein translation? |
A. | AUG |
B. | UAA |
C. | UAG |
D. | UGA |
Answer» B. UAA | |
4. |
Which of the following is a consensus sequence? |
A. | Promoter sequence |
B. | Enhancer sequence |
C. | Terminator sequence |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
During translation of proteins, the aminoacyl tRNA arrives at ____________ |
A. | Ribosomal A site |
B. | Ribosomal P site |
C. | Ribosomal T site |
D. | Ribosomal S site |
Answer» B. Ribosomal P site | |
6. |
Application of non-ionizing ultraviolet radiation causes _________ |
A. | formation of pyrimidine dimers |
B. | deletion of pyrimidine bases |
C. | formation of methyl guanine |
D. | formation of methyl thymine |
Answer» B. deletion of pyrimidine bases | |
7. |
Hybrid vigour results from ____________ |
A. | dominance |
B. | co-dominance |
C. | over dominance |
D. | incomplete dominance |
Answer» D. incomplete dominance | |
8. |
Hybrid vigour is referred to __________ |
A. | superior phenotype of a hybrid |
B. | increased fertility of a hybrid |
C. | increased mortality of a hybrid |
D. | decreased function of a hybrid |
Answer» B. increased fertility of a hybrid | |
9. |
An example of extensively polyploid organism is _________ |
A. | Xenopus laevis |
B. | Homo sapiens |
C. | Drosophila melanogaster |
D. | Equus caballus |
Answer» B. Homo sapiens | |
10. |
The nucleosome is composed of how many histone proteins? |
A. | 7 |
B. | 9 |
C. | 8 |
D. | 10 |
Answer» C. 8 | |
11. |
In FISH technology, which fluorescence confirms a BCR/ABL translocation? |
A. | Red signal |
B. | Green signal |
C. | Yellow signal |
D. | Orange signal |
Answer» D. Orange signal | |