Explore topic-wise MCQs in Vector Biology.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Vector Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What are dominant selectable markers?

A. Drug-resistance genes
B. Inducing genes
C. Exogenous genes
D. Endogenous genes
Answer» B. Inducing genes
2.

Phage DNA enters the cell by a process in which ________ and replication are tightly coupled.

A. Encapsulation
B. Decapsidation
C. Translation
D. Transcription
Answer» C. Translation
3.

How many phage particles are released per generation upon coliphage infection?

A. 10
B. 100
C. 500
D. 1000
Answer» E.
4.

The filamentous single-stranded phages infect only _________________

A. Fungi
B. Mammals
C. Plants
D. Enteric bacteria
Answer» E.
5.

The complete nucleotide sequences of fD and M13 are ___ percent identical.

A. 25
B. 97
C. 40
D. 65
Answer» C. 40
6.

What is the average size of single-stranded vector?

A. 6400 nucleotides
B. 1200 nucleotides
C. 2500 nucleotides
D. 5500 nucleotides
Answer» B. 1200 nucleotides
7.

Coliphages are single-stranded vectors.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

Which of the following is not a filamentous coliphage vector?

A. M13
B. Lambda
C. F1
D. Fd
Answer» C. F1