Explore topic-wise MCQs in Molecular Biology.

This section includes 20 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.

The first miRNA was identified in C. elegans named __________

A. Lin-2
B. RISC
C. Lin-4
D. DICER
Answer» D. DICER
2.

The miRNAs are transcribed from non-protein encoding genes and are typically __________ nucleotides long.

A. 10 – 15
B. 12 – 15
C. 18 – 20
D. 20 – 25
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following RNAs can induce gene silencing?

A. miRNA
B. snoRNA
C. ssRNA
D. ncRNA
Answer» B. snoRNA
4.

Binding of siRNA to the DNA does not lead to __________

A. Chromatin remodeling
B. Promoter unavailability
C. Transcriptional inhibition
D. Triple helix formation
Answer» E.
5.

The RNAi mediated gene silencing includes the binding of siRNA to form a complex with the target gene called RISC.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

BINDING_OF_SIRNA_TO_THE_DNA_DOES_NOT_LEAD_TO___________?$

A. Chromatin remodeling
B. Promoter unavailability
C. Transcriptional inhibition
D. Triple helix formation
Answer» E.
7.

The miRNAs are transcribed from non-protein encoding genes and are typically __________ nucleotides long.$

A. 10 – 15
B. 12 – 15
C. 18 – 20
D. 20 – 25
Answer» E.
8.

Which_of_the_following_RNAs_can_induce_gene_silencing?$

A. miRNA
B. snoRNA
C. ssRNA
D. ncRNA
Answer» B. snoRNA
9.

Stem loop precursors are generally seen in which of the following?

A. siRNA
B. miRNA
C. piRNA
D. Both siRNA and miRNA
Answer» C. piRNA
10.

piRNAs are synthesized in a Dicer dependent mechanism.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

Inactive miRNA undergoes how many cleavages before incorporation into the RISC complex?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» D. 3
12.

The_first_miRNA_was_identified_in_C._elegans_named___________

A. Lin-2
B. RISC
C. Lin-4
D. DICER
Answer» D. DICER
13.

If the siRNA is a complete homolog of the target mRNA sequences what is the net result?

A. Double helix formation
B. Translation inhibition
C. Chromatin modification
D. mRNA degradation
Answer» E.
14.

The RNAi mediated gene silencing is an ATP-dependent procedure.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
15.

The RNAi mediated gene silencing includes the binding of siRNA to form a complex with the target gene called RISC. .

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
16.

Which of the following pathways involve the Dicer for gene silencing?

A. Chromatin modification
B. Structural gene triple helix formation
C. DNA polymerase binding
D. RNA polymerase binding
Answer» B. Structural gene triple helix formation
17.

Dicer is __________

A. DNAse-like enzyme
B. RNAse-like enzyme
C. An endonuclease
D. An exonuclease
Answer» C. An endonuclease
18.

Introduction of ds DNA can repress gene expression.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
19.

Which of the following is not the handiwork of siRNA?

A. Translational inhibition
B. mRNA destruction
C. Base dimerization
D. Promoter silencing
Answer» D. Promoter silencing
20.

siRNA are produced by __________

A. Transcription
B. DNA damage
C. RNA damage
D. Enzymatic action
Answer» E.