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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. | |