Explore topic-wise MCQs in Vector Biology.

This section includes 14 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.

The TGTG motif is located at ______ region.

A. t-10
B. t-16
C. t-20
D. t-25
Answer» C. t-20
2.

In B. subtilis many promoters contain essential ________ motif.

A. tAGAG
B. tTGTG
C. tGGGG
D. tGCGC
Answer» C. tGGGG
3.

Compared with E.coli, B. subtilis has additional requirements, it can _________ the expression of genes from Gram-negative organisms in ones that are Gram-positive.

A. tInduce
B. tIncrease
C. tPrevent
D. tDecrease
Answer» D. tDecrease
4.

Poyart and Trie-Cuot constructed a shuttle vector based on PAMB1 for construction of ____________

A. tTranscriptional fusions
B. tTranslational fusions
C. tBiotherapeutics
D. tFusions
Answer» B. tTranslational fusions
5.

The original low copy number state of the PAMB1-derived vectors can be restored by _________ of the linker.

A. tInduction
B. tDeletion
C. tDeactivation
D. tRemoval
Answer» E.
6.

Deactivation of copF gene leads to _________

A. tIncrease in cell size
B. tIncrease in plasmid copy number
C. tDecrease in cell size
D. tDecrease in plasmid copy number
Answer» C. tDecrease in cell size
7.

CopF of PAMBI-derived vectors can be deactivated by inserting linker into ____________

A. tPromoter
B. tInducer
C. tKpnI site
D. tTol site
Answer» D. tTol site
8.

All the series of cloning vectors developed from PAMB1 carry repE and copF which is a __________

A. tPromoter
B. tRegulator
C. tGene
D. tProtein
Answer» C. tGene
9.

Classical E.coli vectors replicate via theta-like structures.

A. tTrue
B. tFalse
Answer» B. tFalse
10.

Replication of Pamb1 and Ptb19 does not lead to accumulation of _______________

A. tSingle-stranded DNA
B. tToxins
C. tGenes
D. tNucleases
Answer» B. tToxins
11.

Plasmid Pamb1 is derived from _____________

A. tB. subtilis
B. tStreptococcus
C. tYeast
D. tBacillus
Answer» C. tYeast
12.

Vectors replicating by ____________ mechanism are more stable than those replicating by rolling circle mechanism.

A. tAlpha
B. tTheta
C. tBeta
D. tGamma
Answer» C. tBeta
13.

____________ DNA is generated during rolling circle mechanism.

A. tDouble stranded
B. tMutated
C. tSingle stranded
D. tWild type
Answer» D. tWild type
14.

All B. subtilis vectors replicate by _______________ mechanism.

A. tTranslation
B. tMeiosis
C. tMitosis
D. tRolling circle
Answer» E.