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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Cell Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis uses ___________________ to separate proteins. |
A. | pressure difference |
B. | temperature difference |
C. | electric field |
D. | magnetic field |
Answer» D. magnetic field | |
2. |
The yeast two-hybrid system is used for studying ________________________ |
A. | protein-protein interactions |
B. | pressure changes |
C. | molecular size |
D. | differentiation pattern |
Answer» B. pressure changes | |
3. |
Proteins interacting with specific substances can be separated using ___________________ |
A. | ion-exchange chromatography |
B. | paper chromatography |
C. | affinity chromatography |
D. | gel-filtration chromatography |
Answer» D. gel-filtration chromatography | |
4. |
In gel-filtration chromatography, the proteins ______________________ |
A. | bind to the column |
B. | diffuse through the column |
C. | denature |
D. | vaporize |
Answer» C. denature | |
5. |
Gel-filtration chromatography separates proteins based on their ___________________ |
A. | pH |
B. | temperature |
C. | morphology |
D. | effective size |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
In ion-exchange chromatography, proteins bound to the resin can be displaced by increasing the _____________________ |
A. | strength of ionic buffer |
B. | size of sample |
C. | column volume |
D. | column width |
Answer» B. size of sample | |
7. |
Which of the following is used as an ion-exchanger resin? |
A. | ethanol |
B. | cellulose |
C. | starch |
D. | collagen |
Answer» C. starch | |
8. |
A protein is neutral at the isoelectric point. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
9. |
When the pH of a protein is lowered _________________________ |
A. | temperature decreases |
B. | negatively-charged groups neutralize |
C. | positively-charged groups neutralize |
D. | positively-charged groups decrease |
Answer» C. positively-charged groups neutralize | |
10. |
Which of the following uses non-compressible matrix and high pressure? |
A. | HPLC |
B. | GC-MS |
C. | LC-MS |
D. | MS-MS |
Answer» B. GC-MS | |
11. |
In the liquid column chromatography, there are two phases namely ___________________ and ____________________ |
A. | mobile, immobile |
B. | liquid, gel |
C. | viscous, non-viscous |
D. | flammable, inflammable |
Answer» B. liquid, gel | |
12. |
Which of the following can be used for selective precipitation of proteins? |
A. | alcohol |
B. | phenol |
C. | ammonium sulfate |
D. | sodium acetate |
Answer» D. sodium acetate | |
13. |
Protein’s solubility depends on the relative balance between protein-solvent and protein-protein interactions. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
14. |
Total nitrogen measurement can be used to measure ____________ |
A. | pH drift |
B. | total protein |
C. | specific enzyme |
D. | viscosity |
Answer» C. specific enzyme | |
15. |
Purification of a protein can be measured as an increase in _____________ |
A. | temperature |
B. | pH value |
C. | specific activity |
D. | polarity |
Answer» D. polarity | |