Description : A _____ is a communal association of microbes. a. Domain b. Biofilm c. Division d. Species
Last Answer : b. Biofilm
Description : The oncogene theory states that transforming genes a. Normally Occur In The Host Genome. b. Can Exist In Viruses. c. Are Not Of Viral Origin. d. All Of The Above (A—C) Are Correct.
Last Answer : d. All Of The Above (A—C) Are Correct
Description : n the time since E. coli and Salmonella diverged evolutionarily A.there has been little change in either genome B.E. coli has acquired many genes via horizontal transfer C.E, coli has lost approximately 50% of its genome D.none of these
Last Answer : C.E, coli has lost approximately 50% of its genome
Description : In the time since E. coli and Salmonella diverged evolutionarily A.there has been little change in either genome B.E. coli has acquired many genes via horizontal transfer C.E, coli has lost approximately 50% of its genome D.none of these
Description : Which of the following is used for determining the location of specific genes within the genome? A-Genomics B- Annotation C-Cloning D-Proteomics
Last Answer : Annotation
Description : In the time since E. coli and Salmonella diverged evolutionarily A- there has been little change in either genome B- E. coli has acquired many genes via horizontal transfer C- E, coli has lost approximately 50% of its genome D- none of these
Last Answer : E, coli has lost approximately 50% of its genome
Description : Which one of the following statements does NOT apply to dental plaque? a. It is an example of a biofilm. b. It is most noticeable on the molars. c. Its buildup on teeth can lead to gingivitis and periodontal disease. d. It is dominated by aerobic bacterial species.
Last Answer : d. It is dominated by aerobic bacterial species.
Description : Mononucleosis is an infection of________ cells by the _____. a. T; cytomegalovirus b. B; Epstein-Barr virus c. Lung; cytomegalovirus d. red blood; Epstein.Barr virus
Last Answer : d. red blood; Epstein.Barr virus
Description : Major Histo Compatibility Complex (MHC) is a collection of genes arrayed on A- chromosome 21 in man, chromosome 6 in mice B- chromosome 6 in man, chromosone 21 in mice C- chromosome 17in man, chromosome 6 in mice D- chromosome 6 in man, chromosome 17 in mice
Last Answer : chromosome 6 in man, chromosome 17 in mice
Description : An attenuated vaccine is one that a. Can provide life-long immunity. b. Contains live microbes or viruses. c. Is closest to the natural pathogens. d. All the above (a-c) are correct.
Last Answer : d. All the above (a-c) are correct.
Description : Which one of the following microbes is NOT associated with vaginosis? a. Peptostreptococcus b. Gardnerella c. Prevotella d. Staphylococcus
Last Answer : d. Staphylococcus
Description : Foodborne microbes can be found in a. cattle carcasses. b. fresh fruits and vegetables. c. healthy animals. d. All the above (A—C) are correct.
Last Answer : d. All the above (A—C) are correct.
Description : What is the thermal death time? a. The Time Necessary To Kill Bacteria At A Specific Temperature b. The Temperature Necessary To Kill Microbes In A Specific Time c. The Average Amount Of Time To Kill Microbial Cells d. It Is The Same As The Thermal Death Point
Last Answer : a. The Time Necessary To Kill Bacteria At A Specific Temperature
Description : Which of the following descriptions would tell you all microbes are killed? a. Bacteriostatic b. Fungistatic c. Microbicidal d. Microbistatic
Last Answer : c. Microbicidal
Description : If a chemical has a phenol coefficient (PC) of 63, it means the chemical a. ‗Is Better Than One With A PC Of 22., b. Will Kill 63P/O Of Bacteria. c. Kills Microbes At 63°C. d. Will Kill All Bacteria In 63 Minutes.
Last Answer : a. ‗Is Better Than One With A PC Of 22.,
Description : Which of the following conditions are important for the growth of microbes? a. Temperature b. Gas c. pH d. Oxygen e. All the above
Last Answer : e. All the above
Description : In eukaryotic microbes, energy metabolism is associated with the _____. a. Golgi apparatus b. flagella c. cytoskeleton d. mitochondria
Last Answer : d. mitochondria
Description : An RNA virus genome in the form of messenger RNA is referred to as a a. + strand RNA. b. double-stranded RNA c. – strand RNa d. Reverse strand RNA.
Last Answer : a. + strand RNA.
Description : Antiviral drugs that are base analogs inhibit a. Viral Entry. b. Genome Replication. c. Uncoating. d. Naturation.
Last Answer : b. Genome Replication.
Description : Which one of the folLowing statements is NOT true of the influenza viruses? a. They have a segmented genome. b. The genome is double-stranded DNA. c. The viruses have an envelope. d. There are three types of flu viruses
Last Answer : b. The genome is double-stranded DNA.
Description : The genome of a virus may contain either ______ or ______. a. DNA; protein b. protein; carbohydrate c. carbohydrate; RNA d. RNA; DNA
Last Answer : d. RNA; DNA
Description : A metagenome refers to a. A Large Genome In An Organism. b. The Collective Genomes Of Many Organisms. c. The Genome Of A Metazoan. d. Two Identical Genomes In Different Species.
Last Answer : b. The Collective Genomes Of Many Organisms.
Description : What percentage of the human genome is identical to the yeast genome? a. 5% b. 10% c. 25% d. 50%
Last Answer : c. 25%
Description : The first completely sequenced genome from a free-living organism was from a. Humans. b. E. coil. c. Haemophiius. d. Bordeteila.
Last Answer : a. Humans.
Description : The bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans has been of interest to molecular biologists because a. it has the smallest known bacterial genome. b. it is a "living fossil" linking the Bacteria and Archaea. c. it has the largest known bacterial genome. d. it is very resistant to radiation damage.
Last Answer : d. it is very resistant to radiation damage.
Description : The function of a viral capsid is A.protection against the viral genome from physical and enzymatic destruction B.providing binding sites that enable the virus to attach to specific receptor sites on the host ... C.serving as a vehicle of transmission from one host to another D.all of the above
Last Answer : D.all of the above
Description : The term used for acquisition of naked DNA from its environment and its incorporation in their genome by a bacterium is A.transformation B.lysogenic conversion C.conjugation D.transduction
Last Answer : A.transformation
Description : Which phage always carries a small piece of E.coli genome? A.Lambda B.Mu C.T4 D.T3
Last Answer : B.Mu
Description : Which of the following defines an open reading frame (ORF)? A.A sequence of genome in bacteriophage B.The sequence of a complete genome C.A plasmid vector used in genome sequencing D.A possible gene predicted by DNA sequencing
Last Answer : D.A possible gene predicted by DNA sequencing
Description : What was the first bacterial genome to be sequenced and made public? A- Bacillus subtilis B- Escherichia coli C- Haemophilus influenza D- No bacterial genome has been sequenced yet
Last Answer : Haemophilus influenza
Description : Which type of genomics studies the transcripts and proteins expressed by a genome? A- Comparative genomics B- Structural genomics C- Proteo genomics D- Functional genomics
Last Answer : Functional genomics
Description : Which of the following defines an open reading frame (ORF)? A- .A sequence of genome in bacteriophage B- The sequence of a complete genome C- A plasmid vector used in genome sequencing D- .A possible gene predicted by DNA sequencing
Last Answer : .A possible gene predicted by DNA sequencing
Description : Which phage always carries a small piece of E.coli genome? A- Lambda B- .Mu C- T4 D- T3
Last Answer : .Mu
Description : n lysogeny, A- a bacteriophage transfers bacterial DNA B- bacteria take up double stranded DNA from the environment C- DNA-degrading enzymes in the extracellular medium would stop the process D- a bacteriophage genome is integrated into the bacterial genome
Last Answer : a bacteriophage genome is integrated into the bacterial genome
Description : What information can be generated by interrupted mating experiments? A- Levels of DNA homology B- Bacterial genome maps C- DNA nucleotide sequences D- Proteomics of the bacteria
Last Answer : Bacterial genome maps
Description : The transposase gene encodes an enzyme that facilitate A- viral replication within a genome B- general recombination C- site-specific integration of transposable elements D- none of the above
Last Answer : site-specific integration of transposable elements
Description : Map of genome showing relative positions of genes and or markers on chromosomes
Last Answer : Ans. Genetic map
Description : A collection of plants and seed having diverse alleles of all the genes of a crop is called (a) herbarium (b) germplasm (c) gene library (d) genome.
Last Answer : (b) germplasm
Description : The eukaryotic genome differs from the prokaryotic genome because (a) the DNA is complexed with histone in prokaryotes (b) the DNA is circular and single stranded in prokaryotes (c) repetitive sequences are present in eukaryotes (d) genes in the former case are organised into operons.
Last Answer : (b) the DNA is circular and single stranded in prokaryotes
Description : Read the statements given below and identify the incorrect statement. a) The human genome contains 3164.7 million nucleotide bases. b) The average gene consists of 30,000 bp c) The total number of genes is ... . d) Chromosome Y has 231 genes e) Less than 2% of the genome codes for proteins.
Last Answer : d) Chromosome Y has 231 genes
Description : Attenuated viruses are those that _____. a. can be used to treat viral disease. b. give rise to viroids and prions. c. multiply in cells but at a low rate. d. have been treated with chemicals such as formaldehyde.
Last Answer : c. multiply in cells but at a low rate.
Description : Which of the following is NOT a carcinogen? a. Genetic factors b. UV light c. Certain chemicals d. X rays
Last Answer : a. Genetic factors
Description : Which of the following chemicals are halogens used for disinfection? a. Phenol b. Alcohol c. Detergent d. Chlorine
Last Answer : d. Chlorine
Description : Chemoautotrophic bacteria obtain the energy they need from a. The Reactions Of Photosynthesis. b. Sunlight. c. Carbon Dioxide In The Atmosphere. d. Inorganic Chemicals.
Last Answer : b. Sunlight.
Description : The ability of Vibrio fischerito produce bioluminescence chemicals only when a certain population density has been reached is an example of A.Liebig's law of the minimum B.Shelford's law of tolerance C.quorum sensing D.Heisenberg's principle of uncertainty
Last Answer : C.quorum sensing
Description : Hormone which regulate gene expression or chromosome by interation of hormone receptor complex with the genome are
Last Answer : Hormone which regulate gene expression or chromosome by interation of hormone receptor complex with the genome are
Description : This gram-positive rod can cause meningoencephalitis, septicemia, and newborn meningitis. a. Bacillus cereus b. Listeria monocyto genes c. Clostridium peringens d. Escherichia coli
Last Answer : b. Listeria monocyto genes