Explore topic-wise MCQs in Genetic Engineering.

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101.

For the synthesis of the second DNA strand, incorporated oligo-dT is of no use. Why?

A. It is so because it is unstable
B. It is so because it is at the 3’ end of the template molecule
C. It is so because it would be unable to initiate replication
D. It is so because it detaches itself after first strand synthesis
Answer» D. It is so because it detaches itself after first strand synthesis
102.

What is the basis of RNaseH method?

A. It is based on RNA synthesis by DNA strand
B. It is based on complementary DNA synthesis by RNA strand through reverse transcriptase
C. It is based on complementary DNA synthesis by RNA strand through RNaseH enzyme
D. It is based on getting double strand RNA from a single strand
Answer» C. It is based on complementary DNA synthesis by RNA strand through RNaseH enzyme
103.

The first step for RNaseH method is to anneal a chemically synthesized oligo-dT primer to the 3’ polyA tail of RNA.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't Say
Answer» B. False
104.

At times streptavidin is used in place of cellulose. Choose the correct statement for this alternative.

A. oligo-dT streptavidin conjugate can be extracted by magnetic beads
B. The magnetic beads are attached with activin
C. Recovery is not based on the magnetic properties of the beads
D. The interaction between polyA tail and the oligo-dT is reduced
Answer» B. The magnetic beads are attached with activin
105.

Choose the correct with respect to RNA molecules.

A. They are less labile than DNA molecules
B. The 2’ hydroxyl group of ribose group decreases the activity
C. There is no less of activity while boiling
D. Baking of glassware, treatment with UV can be used for protection against degradation
Answer» E.
106.

DURING_STORAGE_THERE_ARE_CHANCES_OF_DEGRADATION_OF_DNA._LARGER_FRAGMENTS_ARE_HAVING_MORE_CHANCES_OF_BEING_GOT_LOST._THE_GIVEN_STATEMENT_IS_TRUE_OR_FALSE??$

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
107.

LIBRARIES_CONSTRUCTED_IN_PLASMID_VECTORS_CAN_BE_KEPT_AS:?$

A. plasmid containing cells
B. naked DNA
C. both plasmid containing cells and naked DNA
D. naked DNA is preferred over plasmid containing cells
Answer» D. naked DNA is preferred over plasmid containing cells
108.

Libraries using phage cloning vectors are often kept as?

A. unpackaged phage
B. packaged phage
C. both packaged and unpackaged phage
D. both packaged and unpackaged phage are used but packaged is favoured
Answer» C. both packaged and unpackaged phage
109.

Vector and insert are mixed, ligated and packaged and introduced into the host by:

A. transformation
B. transduction
C. infection
D. transformation and infection both
Answer» E.
110.

To avoid ligation of separate DNA fragments, which of the enzyme is used?

A. phosphatase
B. kinase
C. ligase
D. endonuclease
Answer» B. kinase
111.

Complete digestion is preferred over partial digestion for the fragmentation of DNA. The given statement is true or false?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
112.

The various steps for construction of libraries are:

A. Fragmentation of DNA
B. Isolation of genomic DNA
C. Amplification
D. Ligation and introduction to the host
Answer» C. Amplification
113.

Choose the incorrect statement for preparation of genomic libraries.

A. The first step is isolation of genomic DNA
B. Physical damage to the DNA should be avoided
C. If a nuclear DNA library is to be constructed, organelle DNA is to be removed
D. For the construction of organelle library, organelle DNA is purified from the nuclear DNA
Answer» D. For the construction of organelle library, organelle DNA is purified from the nuclear DNA
114.

Choose the correct statement for genomic libraries.

A. Genomic libraries include the representation of the whole genome of the organism
B. Sequences such as telomeres are also represented
C. Telomeres can be readily cloned
D. The larger the size of insert of genomic DNA in recombinants, the more is the number of recombinants required to represent the genome in the library
Answer» B. Sequences such as telomeres are also represented
115.

Libraries can broadly be classified into how many types?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3