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.

Transformation, transduction and conjugation occur in every bacterial cell.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

What is the strain of the Hfr+ cell where the F factor is integrated near the tbr and leu loci?

A. Hfr H
B. Hfr A
C. Hfr B
D. Hfr K
Answer» B. Hfr A
3.

High frequency recombination cell contains an integrated F factor. What is the name of such a cell?

A. Har cell
B. Hra cell
C. Hfr cell
D. Hrf cell
Answer» D. Hrf cell
4.

By which of the following methods does the F plasmid integrates into the bacterial genome?

A. Transformation
B. Conjugation
C. Recombination
D. Mutation
Answer» D. Mutation
5.

In how many states the F plasmid can occur within bacteria?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
6.

What is the size of the F factor that is involved in conjugation?

A. 106 base pairs
B. 105 base pairs
C. 10-12 base pairs
D. 109 base pairs
Answer» C. 10-12 base pairs
7.

During conjugation the Donor cell have cell surface appendages known as ____________

A. F pili
B. B pili
C. A pili
D. D pili
Answer» B. B pili
8.

Transformation of E. coli does not occur.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

What is the percentage of DNA molecules taken up by competent cells during the transformation?

A. 0.1-0.5
B. 0.3-0.4
C. 0.5-0.6
D. 0.2-0.5
Answer» E.
10.

In which bacteria competence pheromones was first identified?

A. S. pneumoniae
B. B. subtilis
C. H. influenzae
D. N. gonorrbacae
Answer» C. H. influenzae
11.

In which phase bacteria develop competence?

A. Late phase
B. Log phase
C. Metaphase
D. Lag phase
Answer» B. Log phase