Explore topic-wise MCQs in Molecular Biology.

This section includes 20 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.

Which of the following does not contain a stem-loop structure?

A. tRNA
B. Pseudoknot
C. Ribozyme
D. rRNA
Answer» E.
2.

What is the minimum number of bases required for loop stability?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
3.

Which of the following does not promote stability in stem-loop structure?

A. Length of the stem
B. Size of the loop
C. A : U base pairing
D. π orbital of aromatic ring
Answer» D. π orbital of aromatic ring
4.

Most commonly known hairpin structures are found in _____________

A. DNA
B. mRNA
C. tRNA
D. rRNA
Answer» D. rRNA
5.

Inverted repeat have a number of biological functions. Which of the following is a biological function of an inverted repeat?

A. Diseases
B. Central dogma
C. Cellular metabolism
D. Genetic stability
Answer» B. Central dogma
6.

Molecular cutters do not recognize the palindromic sequence.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

Double-stranded structure of nucleic acid is the basic requirement for palindromic sequences.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

INVERTED_REPEAT_HAVE_A_NUMBER_OF_BIOLOGICAL_FUNCTIONS._WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_A_BIOLOGICAL_FUNCTION_OF_AN_INVERTED_REPEAT??$

A. Diseases
B. Central dogma
C. Cellular metabolism
D. Genetic stability
Answer» B. Central dogma
9.

Which of the following does not promote stability in stem – loop structure?$#

A. Length of the stem
B. Size of the loop
C. A : U base pairing
D. π orbital of aromatic ring
Answer» D. ‚âà√¨‚àö√ë orbital of aromatic ring
10.

Most_commonly_known_hairpin_structures_are_found_in______________$

A. DNA
B. mRNA
C. tRNA
D. rRNA
Answer» D. rRNA
11.

Which of the following does not contain a stem – loop structure?$

A. tRNA
B. Pseudoknot
C. Ribozyme
D. rRNA
Answer» E.
12.

What_is_the_minimum_number_of_bases_required_for_loop_stability?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
13.

Which of the following is an example of an inverted repeat?

A. ATTCGCGAAT
B. ATCGNNNNCGAT
C. TACCNNNNGGAT
D. AGCCNNNCCGA
Answer» C. TACCNNNNGGAT
14.

Molecular cutters do not recognize palindromic sequence.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
15.

Which of the following palindromes is not a restriction site?

A. GAATTC
B. TACGTA
C. CCTAGG
D. AGCT
Answer» C. CCTAGG
16.

Palindromic sequences play a very important role in gene manipulation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
17.

Which of the following is affected by palindromic sequences?

A. Acetylation site
B. Phosphorylation site
C. Methylation site
D. Promoter site
Answer» D. Promoter site
18.

Which of the following will form a palindromic sequence?

A. ATTGCAAT
B. AGTCCTGA
C. GTTCCAAG
D. GTTGGAAC
Answer» B. AGTCCTGA
19.

Which of the following words represents a palindrome?

A. DUCK
B. MAMA
C. BOOM
D. MADAM
Answer» E.
20.

Double – stranded structure of nucleic acid is the basic requirement for palindromic sequences.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False