Explore topic-wise MCQs in Vector Biology.

This section includes 6 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 the dominant selectable markers?

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

The endogenous selectable markers can be used only with mutant cell lines.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

HSV TK gene is a type of __________ marker.

A. Exogenous
B. Endogenous
C. Recombinant
D. Hybrid
Answer» C. Recombinant
4.

What is the prerequisite for co-transformation phenomenon to occur?

A. Selectable marker
B. HSV
C. Thymidine kinase
D. PBR322 DNA
Answer» B. HSV
5.

Southern blot hybridization is done for testing the presence of _________ in a selection of transformants.

A. Non-selected DNA
B. Selected plasmid DNA
C. Genomic DNA
D. Selected genomic DNA
Answer» B. Selected plasmid DNA
6.

In the salvage pathway, nucleotides are synthesized by the recycling of ___________

A. DNA
B. RNA
C. DNA, RNA
D. Sugars
Answer» D. Sugars