Explore topic-wise MCQs in Protein Engineering.

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

1.

Ribosomes contain three functionally distinct tRNA binding sites. Which of the following is not one of them?

A. A site
B. P site
C. E site
D. O site
Answer» E.
2.

Which of the following is not a feature of the larger subunit of the eukaryotic ribosome?

A. 60S size
B. Contains both 5.8S and 5s rRNA
C. Catalyzes peptide elongation
D. mRNA binding
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following protein is not synthesized by ER membrane-bound ribosomes?

A. Integral plasma membrane proteins
B. Golgi complex proteins
C. Extrinsic membrane proteins localized to the extra-cytoplasmic surface
D. Extrinsic membrane proteins localized to the cytoplasmic surface
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following protein is not synthesized by membrane-free ribosomes?

A. Chloroplast proteins
B. Peroxisomal proteins
C. Extrinsic membrane proteins localized to the cytoplasmic surface
D. Extrinsic membrane proteins localized to the extra-cytoplasmic surface
Answer» E.
5.

Proteins that are to be incorporated into cytoplasmic organelles are synthesized on ER membrane-bound ribosomes. Whereas, proteins that are to be imported into the ER-Golgi system are synthesized on free ribosomes in the cytosol.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Which of the following represents the correct constituents of a eukaryotic ribosome?

A. 16S, 28S, and 5S rRNA
B. 16S, 28S, and 5.8S rRNA
C. 18S, 28S, and 5.8S rRNA
D. 18S, 28S, 5S, and 5.8S rRNA
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following represents the correct constituents of a prokaryotic ribosome?

A. 16S, 23S, and 5.8S rRNA
B. 23S, and 5.8S rRNA
C. 16S and 5S rRNA
D. 16S, 23S, and 5S rRNA
Answer» E.
8.

There is no difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosomes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

Which of the following was used by Carl Woese to build the prokaryotic phylogenetic tree?

A. 5.8S rRNA gene
B. 5S rRNA gene
C. 23S rRNA gene
D. 16S rRNA gene
Answer» E.
10.

What does the ribosome consist of?

A. Two subunits of equal sizes
B. Two large and two small subunits
C. Two large and one small subunit
D. One large and one small subunit
Answer» E.
11.

Which of the following is the site of protein synthesis in a cell?

A. Nucleus
B. Cell membrane
C. Vacuole
D. Ribosomes
Answer» E.