Explore topic-wise MCQs in Virology.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Virology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following PCR is used for the conversion of RNA to DNA?

A. Q-PCR
B. RT-PCR
C. Nested PCR
D. Multiplex PCR
Answer» C. Nested PCR
2.

Cell lines are the type of cell culture.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

ELISA is used for the detection of viral diseases.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

Taq polymerase is isolated from ____________

A. <i>Escherichia coli</i>
B. <i>Thermus aquaticus</i>
C. <i>Pyrococcus furiosus</i>
D. <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>
Answer» C. <i>Pyrococcus furiosus</i>
5.

PCR was devised by ____________

A. Kary Mullis
B. Fredrick Sanger
C. Paul Berg
D. James Watson
Answer» B. Fredrick Sanger
6.

Which of the following is not the step of viral genome amplification?

A. Denaturation
B. Annealing
C. Expansion
D. Renaturation
Answer» D. Renaturation
7.

The hybridoma technology is used for the production of ___________

A. MAbs
B. Growth medium
C. Antigens
D. Insulin
Answer» B. Growth medium
8.

Which of the following is important for mitosis to occur?

A. Plasma
B. Alcohol
C. Serum
D. Water
Answer» D. Water
9.

Which of the following effect causes changes in the host organism?

A. Cytopathic effect
B. Kappa effect
C. Peltzman effect
D. Hypersonic effect
Answer» B. Kappa effect
10.

Which of the following is the first cell line derived from a human?

A. HEK 293
B. HeLa
C. Sf9
D. Chinese hamster ovary cells
Answer» C. Sf9
11.

Which of the following is not a category of the method of virus detection?

A. Multiplication
B. Hematology
C. Serology
D. Nucleic acid detection
Answer» C. Serology