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This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bioinformatics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
In SVMs (Support vector machines) Data points are log-transformed and normalized as in method A, where for N observations of a gene i, the log transform Xi of the expression level Ei and reference level Ri is? |
A. | X<sub>i</sub> = ( frac{Log (E_i/R_i)}{ sqrt{ sum_{j=1,N} Log_{z-2} (E_j/R_j)}} ) |
B. | X<sub>j</sub> = ( frac{Log (E_j/R_i)}{ sqrt{ sum_{j=1,N} Log_z (E_j/R_j)}} ) |
C. | X<sub>i</sub> = ( frac{Log (E_i/R_i)}{ sqrt{ sum_{j=1,(N-1)} Log_z (E_j/R_j)}} ) |
D. | X<sub>i</sub> = ( frac{Log (E_i/R_i)}{ sqrt{ sum_{j=1,N} Log_z (E_j/R_j)}} ) |
Answer» B. X<sub>j</sub> = ( frac{Log (E_j/R_i)}{ sqrt{ sum_{j=1,N} Log_z (E_j/R_j)}} ) | |
2. |
SVMs (Support vector machines) are a binary classification method to discriminate one set of data points from another. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
3. |
In Self-organizing maps a choice is made of a number of clusters by which to organize the data. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
4. |
The hierarchical clustering method generates a similarity score [S(X,Y)] for all gene combinations, places the scores in a matrix, joins those genes that have the highest score, and then continues to join progressively less similar pairs. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
5. |
In cluster analysis of microarray data For n genes, the process is repeated ________ times until a single element remains. |
A. | n<sup>2</sup> |
B. | n |
C. | n<sup>-1</sup> |
D. | n<sup>-4</sup> |
Answer» D. n<sup>-4</sup> | |
6. |
In cluster analysis of microarray data A node is created between the _________ scoring pair, and the gene expressed profiles of these two genes are averaged and the joined elements are weighted by the _________ of elements they contain. |
A. | lowest, frequency |
B. | average, sequence |
C. | lowest, number |
D. | highest, number |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
In cluster analysis of microarray data If Xi is the log odds value for gene X at time i, then for two genes X and Y and N observations, a similarity score is calculated. S(X,Y) is also known as the Pearson correlation coefficent. Xoffset and Yoffset can be the mean of the observations on X or Y, respectively, in which case is the standard deviation, or else Xoffset and Yoffset can be set to zero when a reference state is used. Which of the following best represents it? |
A. | S(X,Y) = ( frac{1}{N-2} ) <sub>i=1,N</sub> . (X<sub>i</sub> X<sub>offset</sub>) (Y<sub>i</sub> + Y<sub>offset</sub>)/ <sub>x</sub>Q<sub>Y</sub> |
B. | S(X,Y) = ( frac{1}{N} ) <sub>i=1,N</sub> . (X<sub>i</sub> X<sub>offset</sub>) (Y<sub>i</sub> Y<sub>offset</sub>)/ <sub>x</sub>Q<sub>Y</sub> |
C. | S(X,Y) = ( frac{1}{N-1} ) <sub>i=1,N</sub> . (X<sub>i</sub> + X<sub>offset</sub>) (Y<sub>i</sub> + Y<sub>offset</sub>)/ <sub>x</sub>Q<sub>Y</sub> |
D. | S(X,Y) = ( frac{1}{N} ) <sub>i=1,N+2</sub> . (X<sub>i</sub> + X<sub>offset</sub>) (Y<sub>i</sub> Y<sub>offset</sub>)/ <sub>x</sub>Q<sub>Y</sub> |
Answer» C. S(X,Y) = ( frac{1}{N-1} ) <sub>i=1,N</sub> . (X<sub>i</sub> + X<sub>offset</sub>) (Y<sub>i</sub> + Y<sub>offset</sub>)/ <sub>x</sub>Q<sub>Y</sub> | |
8. |
Which of the given statements is incorrect about Microarray Analysis? |
A. | It is designed to detect global changes in transcription in a genome |
B. | It provides information about the levels of protein products of the genes |
C. | The proteins are first separated in a column on the basis of size and then across a second dimension on a slab on the basis of charge |
D. | Labeled protein samples may also be extracted from treated cells and separated by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis |
Answer» C. The proteins are first separated in a column on the basis of size and then across a second dimension on a slab on the basis of charge | |