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This section includes 115 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Genetic Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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 | |