Explore topic-wise MCQs in Life Sciences.

This section includes 3 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Life Sciences knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A purified DNA sample of leaf contains 20.0 mole of guanine. Calculate the approximate percentage of purine residues?

A. 30%
B. 40%
C. 60%
D. 20%
Answer» B. 40%
2.

Which of these statements are INCORRECT according to chargaff s rules?

A. The molar ratio of A to T or C to G = 1
B. The sum of purine = sum of pyrimidine
C. The % C+G % A+T
D. The composition of DNA remains the same in all the species
Answer» E.
3.

Which of these statements are TRUE for a glycosidic bond?

A. The bond between sugar and the nitrogenous base
B. The bond between the two sugar residues
C. The bond between sugar and phosphate
D. The bond between base and phosphate
Answer» B. The bond between the two sugar residues