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This section includes 7 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. |
Which element of the ribosome plays a key role in mRNA translation? |
A. | rRNA of the large subunit |
B. | Proteins of the large subunit |
C. | rRNA of the small subunit |
D. | Proteins of the small subunit |
Answer» D. Proteins of the small subunit | |
2. |
With respect to the composition of the ribosome which of the following is correct? |
A. | Ribosome is composed of 60S and 30S subunit |
B. | Eukaryotic ribosome small subunit contains only one 16S rRNA |
C. | 60S subunit consists of 5S rRNA and 23S rRNA |
D. | 60S and 40S makes up the 80S ribosome |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
Which one of the following is known as the Kozak sequence? |
A. | 5 ..CNNAUCG ..3 |
B. | 5 ..GNNAUGG ..3 |
C. | 5 ..TNNAUGG ..3 |
D. | 5 ..GNNAUGC ..3 |
Answer» C. 5 ..TNNAUGG ..3 | |
4. |
Eukaryotic mRNA is read in the 3 to 5 direction. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
5. |
Eukaryotic mRNAs recruit ribosomes using the Shine Dalgarno sequence. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
6. |
Which part of the ribosome identifies the Shine Dalgarno sequence? |
A. | Protein |
B. | 16S rRNA |
C. | 23S rRNA |
D. | 5S rRNA |
Answer» C. 23S rRNA | |
7. |
What was the name of the ribosome binding site? |
A. | ORF |
B. | RBS |
C. | A site |
D. | Shine Dalgarno sequence |
Answer» D. Shine Dalgarno sequence | |