Explore topic-wise MCQs in Molecular Biology.

This section includes 12 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.

BOTH_PROKARYOTES_AND_EUKARYOTES_HAVE_ONE_ORF.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Which component of the rRNA binds to the mRNA?$

A. 16S
B. 5S
C. 28S
D. 23S
Answer» B. 5S
3.

Shine – Dalgarno sequence is also known as the __________$#

A. ORF
B. RBS
C. Stop codon
D. Start codon
Answer» C. Stop codon
4.

The phenomenon of translating two a protein by two ribosomes is known as translational coupling.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

How many reading frames are applicable in case of translation?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
6.

The start codon has a vital role to play in incorporating the specific amino acids in the peptide chains.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Both Prokaryote and Eukaryote has one start codon 5’-AUG-3’.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

Which of the following is not a property of open reading frame?

A. Contiguous
B. Non overlapping
C. Encodes a single protein
D. Starts and ends at either end of the mRNA.
Answer» E.
9.

How many major components are used for the process of translation?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» E.
10.

Who was the first to propose indirect interaction between mRNA template and amino acids to produce accurate ordering of amino acid in a polypeptide chain?

A. Paul C. Zamecnic
B. James Watson
C. Francis H. Crick
D. Mahlon B. Hoagland
Answer» D. Mahlon B. Hoagland
11.

The accurate ordering of amino acids in a polypeptide is determined by the direct interactions between the mRNA template and the amino acid.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

Which of the following is the most energetically costly process among the following?

A. Replication
B. Transcription
C. Post transcriptional processing
D. Translation
Answer» E.