Explore topic-wise MCQs in Molecular Biology.

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