Explore topic-wise MCQs in Virology.

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

1.

Interferon- is synthesized by lymphocytes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
2.

The gene for Interferon-gamma is located on chromosome 18.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
3.

Which of the following surface molecule is used by the Coxsackie B virus as a receptor?

A. IgA
B. MHC I
C. CAR
D. DC-SIGN
Answer» D. DC-SIGN
Discussion
4.

The active form of the reverse transcriptase enzyme is a ________________

A. tetramer
B. trimer
C. dimer
D. monomer
Answer» D. monomer
Discussion
5.

The gene for Interferon- is located on _______________

A. chromosome 9
B. chromosome 4
C. chromosome 12
D. chromosome 10
Answer» B. chromosome 4
Discussion
6.

Which of the following is programmed cell death?

A. Necrosis
B. Toxicity
C. Apoptosis
D. Infection
Answer» D. Infection
Discussion
7.

Which of the following RNA Polymerase is insensitive to -amanitin?

A. Pol II
B. Pol IV
C. Pol III
D. Pol I
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

An antiterminator protein is encoded by ____________

A. cro
B. N
C. cII
D. R
Answer» C. cII
Discussion
9.

Which of the following component in genetic control encodes a repressor protein of 236 amino acids?

A. cI
B. cII
C. cIII
D. N
Answer» B. cII
Discussion
10.

The error rate during RNA replication is approximately _____________

A. 10<sup>-5</sup> to 10<sup>-7</sup>
B. 10<sup>-7</sup> to 10<sup>-9</sup>
C. 10<sup>-3</sup> to 10<sup>-5</sup>
D. 10<sup>-1</sup> to 10<sup>-3</sup>
Answer» D. 10<sup>-1</sup> to 10<sup>-3</sup>
Discussion
11.

Replicases are used in _______________

A. translation
B. replication
C. transcription
D. post-translation
Answer» C. transcription
Discussion