Explore topic-wise MCQs in Molecular Biology.

This section includes 10 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 types of DNA polymerase does not take part in DNA repair?

A. DNA polymerase I
B. DNA polymerase II
C. DNA polymerase III
D. DNA polymerase IV
Answer» D. DNA polymerase IV
2.

DNA polymerase III has ___________ subunits.

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following is false about klenow fragment?

A. Polymerization activity
B. 3’→5’ exonuclease activity
C. 5’→3’ exonuclease activity
D. 324 – 928 residue of polymerase I
Answer» C. 5’→3’ exonuclease activity
4.

Polymerase I has two fragments. The residue of larger fragment consists from ____________ residues.

A. 1 – 234
B. 234 – 658
C. 324 – 928
D. 234 – 928
Answer» D. 234 – 928
5.

Polymerase I has the highest affinity for dNTPs.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

All mutation in polymerases is lethal except the mutation of polymerase III.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

DNA polymerase II can polymerase upto ______________ nucleotides per minute at 37˚C.

A. 50
B. 500
C. 5000
D. 50000
Answer» B. 500
8.

Which of the following is used in prokaryotic replication?

A. DNA polymerase I
B. DNA polymerase II
C. DNA polymerase III
D. DNA polymerase δ
Answer» D. DNA polymerase δ
9.

Choose the odd one out with respect to DNA polymerase III.

A. dna E
B. dna N
C. dna Q
D. dna B
Answer» E.
10.

Which of the following types of DNA polymerase has 3’→5’ exonuclease activity?

A. DNA polymerase I
B. DNA polymerase II
C. DNA polymerase III
D. DNA polymerase IV
Answer» B. DNA polymerase II