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This section includes 16 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. |
Binding of the large subunit to the small subunit triggers a cascade of reactions. Arrange them in order of their occurrence. |
A. | ii, iv, i, iii |
B. | iii, i, ii, iv |
C. | iv, ii, i, iii |
D. | i, iii, ii, ivView Answer |
Answer» B. iii, i, ii, iv | |
2. |
When the large and small subunit of ribosome associate which of the following is not found within the complex? |
A. | IF1 |
B. | IF2 |
C. | IF3 |
D. | mRNA |
Answer» D. mRNA | |
3. |
Which of the following is not the function of IF3? |
A. | Binds to the small subunit |
B. | Helps dissociate the 70S ribosome after translation |
C. | Helps associate the large and small subunits during translation |
D. | Blocks the binding of the charged tRNA molecule to the small subunit |
Answer» D. Blocks the binding of the charged tRNA molecule to the small subunit | |
4. |
Which of the following is a GTPase? |
A. | IF1 |
B. | IF2 |
C. | IF3 |
D. | eIF1A |
Answer» C. IF3 | |
5. |
Changing the positioning of the ribosome leads to the synthesis of different proteins. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
6. |
WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_A_GTPASE??$ |
A. | IF1 |
B. | IF2 |
C. | IF3 |
D. | eIF1A |
Answer» C. IF3 | |
7. |
When the large and small subunit of ribosome associate which of the following is not found within the complex?$ |
A. | IF1 |
B. | IF2 |
C. | IF3 |
D. | mRNA |
Answer» D. mRNA | |
8. |
Which_of_the_following_is_not_the_function_of_IF3?$ |
A. | Binds to the small subunit |
B. | Helps dissociate the 70S ribosome after translation |
C. | Helps associate the large and small subunits during translation |
D. | Blocks the binding of the charged tRNA molecule to the small subunit |
Answer» D. Blocks the binding of the charged tRNA molecule to the small subunit | |
9. |
How many translation initiation factors work hand in hand to initiate prokaryotic translation? |
A. | 1 |
B. | 2 |
C. | 3 |
D. | 4 |
Answer» D. 4 | |
10. |
Deformylase has a crucial role to play in the formation of mature polypeptide chains in prokaryotes. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
11. |
The first amino acid to be incorporated in the prokaryotic polypeptide is ____________ |
A. | Methionine |
B. | Valine |
C. | N-formyl methionine |
D. | N-acyl valine |
Answer» D. N-acyl valine | |
12. |
The initiation of translation requires a special type of tRNA to bind to the ORF of the mRNA. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
13. |
In case of prokaryotes the first tRNA enters the ribosome in the ____________ |
A. | A site |
B. | P site |
C. | E site |
D. | Already attached to the mRNA before ribosome association |
Answer» C. E site | |
14. |
What kind of interactions results in the binding of mRNA and the ribosome? |
A. | Hydrophobic interaction |
B. | Hydrophilic interaction |
C. | Ionic interaction |
D. | Hydrogen bonding |
Answer» E. | |
15. |
Changing in the positioning of the ribosome leads to the synthesis of different proteins. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
16. |
For the translation to be initiated which of the following does not occur? |
A. | Ribosome recruitment to the mRNA |
B. | Positioning of ribosome on ‘GUG’ |
C. | Addition of charged tRNA to the A site |
D. | Binding of the large and small subunits of the ribosome |
Answer» D. Binding of the large and small subunits of the ribosome | |