Explore topic-wise MCQs in Molecular Biology.

This section includes 17 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.

How many channels are present in the ribosome?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
2.

Only a single stranded RNA can pass through the ribosome for decoding.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

With respect to the mRNA – ribosome complex for translation mechanism which of the following pair is wrong?

A. Small subunit – decoding center
B. A site – aminoacylated tRNA binding site
C. P site – peptidyl tRNA binding site
D. E site – polypeptide exit site
Answer» E.
4.

The reaction to form a new peptide bond is known as the peptidyl transferase reaction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Check which one of the following mechanisms is wrongly paired with its location of occurrence?

A. Transcription – nucleus
B. Post transcriptional mechanism – ER
C. Translation – cytoplasm
D. Post translational mechanism – ER
Answer» C. Translation – cytoplasm
6.

Ribosome begins its translation at the 3’ end of the mRNA in prokaryotes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
7.

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A. Small subunit – decoding center
B. A site – aminoacylated tRNA binding site
C. P site – peptidyl tRNA binding site
D. E site – polypeptide exit site
Answer» E.
8.

How many channels are present in the ribosome?$

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
9.

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A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

Where does ribosome gets the energy for the formation of peptide bond?

A. Breaking of the keto bond
B. Breaking of acyl bond
C. Simultaneous hydrolysis of ATP
D. Energy released during peptidyl transferase reaction
Answer» C. Simultaneous hydrolysis of ATP
11.

The reaction to form a new peptide bond is known as the peptidyl transferase reaction

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
12.

What is the actual substrate for each round of amino acid addition?

A. Ribosome
B. Amino acid
C. mRNA
D. tRNA
Answer» E.
13.

An mRNA bearing multiple ribosomes is known as______________

A. Small subunit-mRNA-initiator tRNA complex
B. mRNA ribosome complex
C. Polyamine-ribosome complex
D. Polysome
Answer» E.
14.

With respect to the subunits of ribosome which of the following is wrongly paired?

A. Ribosome = rRNA + protein
B. Large subunit = decoding center
C. Small subunit = decoding center
D. Subunit sedimentation unit = Svedberg
Answer» C. Small subunit = decoding center
15.

Check which one of the following mechanisms is wrongly paired with its location of occurrence.

A. Transcription – nucleus
B. Post transcriptional mechanism – ER
C. Translation – cytoplasm
D. Post translational mechanism – ER
Answer» C. Translation ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® cytoplasm
16.

Ribosome begins its translation at the 3’ end of the mRNA in prokaryotes.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
17.

With respect to polymerization of amino acids which of the following statements is wrong?

A. The polymerization machinery consists of fifty proteins and two RNA molecules
B. Overall molecular mass 2.5 megadalton
C. Occurs at a slow pace of only 2 – 20 amino acids per second
D. In eukaryotes the process occurs in the cytoplasm
Answer» B. Overall molecular mass 2.5 megadalton