Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bioinformatics.

This section includes 4 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bioinformatics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Point out the wrong or irrelevant mathematical method in motif analysis.

A. Enumeration
B. Probabilistic Optimization
C. Deterministic Optimization
D. Literature mining
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Which of the following is false in case of the CDART and its algorithm?

A. CDART is a domain search program that combines the results from RPS-BLAST, SMART, and Pfam
B. The program is now an integral part of the regular BLAST search function
C. CDART is a substitute for individual database searches
D. It stands for Conserved Domain Architecture
Answer» D. It stands for Conserved Domain Architecture
Discussion
3.

Which of the following is false in case of the database InterPro and its algorithm?

A. InterPro is an integrated pattern database designed to unify multiple databases for protein domains and functional sites
B. This database integrates information from PROSITE, Pfam, PRINTS, ProDom, and SMART databases
C. Only overlapping motifs and domains in a protein sequence derived by all five databases are included
D. All the motifs and domains in a protein sequence derived by all five databases are included
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Which of the following is not an advantage of Statistical models methods in analyzing protein motifs?

A. Sequence information is preserved from a multiple sequence alignment and expresses it with probabilistic models
B. Statistical models allow partial matches and compensate for unobserved sequence patterns using pseudo-counts
C. Statistical models have stronger predictive power than the regular expression based approach, even when they are derived from a limited set of sequences
D. The comparative flexibility is less in case of these methods when compared to regular expressions methods
Answer» E.
Discussion