Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biochemistry.

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

1.

Which of the following involves carrying genetic information from DNA for protein synthesis?

A. m-RNA
B. t-RNA
C. r-RNA
D. sn-RNA
Answer» B. t-RNA
2.

Which of the following nucleotides is not present in DNA?

A. AMP
B. GMP
C. CMP
D. UMP
Answer» E.
3.

DNA denaturation is measured by absorbance at ___________

A. 220nm
B. 230nm
C. 250nm
D. 260nm
Answer» E.
4.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_FALSE??$

A. RNA does not obey Chargaff’s rule
B. DNAs can be identified by Orcinol color reaction
C. In RNA OH group is present at 2’ position
D. Alkali hydrolyses RNA to 2’3’-cyclic diesters
Answer» C. In RNA OH group is present at 2‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬• position
5.

Which_of_the_following_involves_in_carrying_genetic_information_from_DNA_for_protein_synthesis?$

A. m-RNA
B. t-RNA
C. r-RNA
D. sn-RNA
Answer» B. t-RNA
6.

Which of the following nucleotides is not present in RNA?

A. AMP
B. GMP
C. CMP
D. TMP
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following is false about denaturation?

A. Disruption of hydrogen bonds
B. Disruption of phosphodiester linkage
C. Loss of helical structure of DNA
D. It is resulted as a result of change in pH or increase in temperature
Answer» C. Loss of helical structure of DNA
8.

DNA denaturation is measured by absorbance at

A. 220nm
B. 230nm
C. 250nm
D. 260nm
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following is true about tm?

A. It can be termed as renaturation temperature
B. The higher the content of G ≡ C base pairs, the higher the tm
C. The higher the content of A = T base pairs, the higher the tm
D. The higher the content of G ≡ C base pairs, the lower the tm
Answer» C. The higher the content of A = T base pairs, the higher the tm
10.

What happens in hyperchromicity?

A. When DNA is in bound form, there is decrease in absorption of UV light
B. When DNA is in bound form, there is increase in absorption of UV light
C. When DNA is in unbound form, it is more stable
D. When DNA is in unbound form, there is increase in absorption of UV light
Answer» E.
11.

What happens in hypochromicity?

A. When DNA is in bound form, there is decrease in absorption of UV light
B. When DNA is in bound form, there is increase in absorption of UV light
C. When DNA is in unbound form, it is more stable
D. When DNA is in unbound form, there is decrease in absorption of UV light
Answer» B. When DNA is in bound form, there is increase in absorption of UV light