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This section includes 16 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. | Xi = \(\frac{Log (E_i/R_i)}{\sqrt{\sum_{j=1,N} Log_{z-2} (E_j/R_j)}}\) |
B. | Xj = \(\frac{Log (E_j/R_i)}{\sqrt{\sum_{j=1,N} Log_z (E_j/R_j)}}\) |
C. | Xi = \(\frac{Log (E_i/R_i)}{\sqrt{\sum_{j=1,(N-1)} Log_z (E_j/R_j)}}\) |
D. | Xi = \(\frac{Log (E_i/R_i)}{\sqrt{\sum_{j=1,N} Log_z (E_j/R_j)}}\) |
Answer» B. Xj = \(\frac{Log (E_j/R_i)}{\sqrt{\sum_{j=1,N} Log_z (E_j/R_j)}}\) | |
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. | n2 |
B. | n |
C. | n-1 |
D. | n-4 |
Answer» D. n-4 | |
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) = \(\frac{1}{N-2}\) ∑i=1,N . (Xi – Xoffset) (Yi + Yoffset)/ϕxQY |
B. | S(X,Y) = \(\frac{1}{N}\) ∑i=1,N . (Xi – Xoffset) (Yi – Yoffset)/ϕxQY |
C. | S(X,Y) = \(\frac{1}{N-1}\) ∑i=1,N . (Xi + Xoffset) (Yi + Yoffset)/ϕxQY |
D. | S(X,Y) = \(\frac{1}{N}\) ∑i=1,N+2 . (Xi + Xoffset) (Yi – Yoffset)/ϕxQY |
Answer» C. S(X,Y) = \(\frac{1}{N-1}\) ∑i=1,N . (Xi + Xoffset) (Yi + Yoffset)/ϕxQY | |
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 | |
9. |
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 | |
10. |
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 | |
11. |
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 | |
12. |
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> | |
13. |
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. | |
14. |
Once a set of genes that are co-regulated has been found, the promoter regions of these genes may be analyzed for conserved patterns that represent sites of interaction with specific transcription factors. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
15. |
Which of the given statements is incorrect about Microarray (or microchip) analysis? |
A. | It is a new technology in which all of the genes of an organism are represented by oligonucleotide sequences spread out in an 80 x 80 array on microscope slides |
B. | The oligonucleotide sequences cannot be synthesized directly on the slide |
C. | The oligonucleotides are collectively hybridized to a labeled cDNA library prepared by reverse-transcribing mRNA from cells |
D. | The amount of label binding to each oligonucleotide spot reflects the amount of mRNA in the cell |
Answer» C. The oligonucleotides are collectively hybridized to a labeled cDNA library prepared by reverse-transcribing mRNA from cells | |
16. |
Which of the given statements is incorrect about global gene regulation? |
A. | One way to obtain useful information about a genome is to determine which genes are induced or repressed in response to a phase of the cell cycle |
B. | Sets of a gene whose expression rises and falls under the same condition are likely to have a related function |
C. | Sets of a gene whose expression rises and falls under the same condition are likely to have dissimilar functions |
D. | Cell cycle is a developmental phase, or a response to the environment |
Answer» D. Cell cycle is a developmental phase, or a response to the environment | |