Explore topic-wise MCQs in Molecular Biology.

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

1.

The SINE commonly contains the restriction site for the endonuclease __________

A. Pvu I
B. Spa I
C. Alu I
D. Xma I
Answer» D. Xma I
2.

SINES are transcribed by __________

A. Klenow fragment
B. Polymerase I
C. Polymerase II
D. Polymerase III
Answer» E.
3.

The consensus sequence of the L1 LINE family has three open reading frames.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

Which of the following about the L1 LINE family is correct?

A. Highly accumulated in autosomes
B. About 37% of the total human genome
C. Presence of short direct repeats on either end
D. Approximately 2 kb in length
Answer» D. Approximately 2 kb in length
5.

LINE and SINE are examples of __________

A. LTR retrotransposon
B. Composite transposon
C. Non-LTR retrotransposon
D. Ac-element
Answer» D. Ac-element
6.

LTR-retrotransposons are abundantly found in __________

A. Bacteria
B. Virus
C. mammals
D. Yeast
Answer» D. Yeast
7.

Retrotransposons are of how many types?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
8.

Retrotransposons transposes through the RNA intermediates.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

Hybrid dysgenesis occurs in which of the following cases?

A. Crossing between P-female and P-male
B. Crossing between M-female and M-male
C. Crossing between P-female and M-male
D. Crossing between M-female and P-male
Answer» E.
10.

P-strains of the Drosophila have active P-elements.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

Dysgenesis occurs in every cell of the Drosophila.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.