Explore topic-wise MCQs in Cell Biology.

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