Description : .Viroids differ from viruses in having (a) DNA molecules without protein coat (b) RNA molecules with protein coat (c) RNA molecules without protein coat (d) DNA molecules with protein coat
Last Answer : (c) RNA molecules without protein coat
Description : Viroids differ from viruses in having; (1) DNA molecules without protein coat (2) RNA molecules with protein coat (3) RNA molecules without protein coat (4) DNA molecules with protein coat
Last Answer : (3) RNA molecules without protein coat
Description : Human immuno deficiency virus (HIV) has a protein coat and a genetic material which is (a) double stranded RNA (b) double stranded DNA (c) single stranded DNA (d) single stranded RNA
Last Answer : (d) single stranded RNA.
Description : Which of the following statements is wrong for viroids? (a) They cause infections. (b) Their RNA is of high molecular weight. (c) They lack a protein coat. (d) They are smaller than viruses
Last Answer : (b) Their RNA is of high molecular weight.
Description : .Mad cow disease in cattle is caused by an organism which has (a) inert crystalline structure (b) abnormally folded protein (c) free RNA without protein coat (d) free DNA without protein coat.
Last Answer : (b) abnormally folded protein
Description : .Which of the following is correct about viroids? (a) They have RNA with protein coat. (b) They have free RNA without protein coat. (c) They have DNA with protein coat. (d) They have free DNA without protein coa
Last Answer : (b) They have free RNA without protein coat.
Description : .Viruses possess (a) ribosomes to synthesize protein (b) organelle for its vital mechanism (c) either DNA or RNA (d) none of these.
Last Answer : (c) either DNA or RNA
Description : Most viruses that infect plant possess (a) single-stranded DNA (b) single-stranded RNA (c) double-stranded DNA and RNA (d) double - stranded RNA only
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : Which is wrong about nucleic acids? (a) DNA is single stranded in some viruses. (b) RNA is double stranded occasionally. (c) Length of one helix is 45 Å in B-DNA. (d) One turn of Z-DNA has 12 bases
Last Answer : (c) Length of one helix is 45 Å in B-DNA
Description : An important step in protein synthesis is transcription. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning this process? a. The first step in gene transcription involves separating the double helix ... nucleus to the cytoplasm d. Only one protein can be produced from an initial mRNA strand
Last Answer : Answer: c Transcription of a gene begins at an initiation site associated with a specific DNA sequence, termed a promoter region. After binding to DNA, the RNA polymerase opens up a short ... different proteins from the same gene. mRNA is exported from the nucleus only after processing is complete
Description : Function of telomeres in nucleus is (a) poleward movement (b) to initiate the RNA synthesis (c) to seal the ends of chromosome (d) to recognise the homologous chromosome
Last Answer : (c) to seal the ends of chromosome
Description : Which of the following statements is incorrect? (a) Prions consist of abnormally folded proteins. (b) Viroids lack a protein coat. (c) Viruses are obligate parasites. (d) Infective constituent in viruses is the protein coat.
Last Answer : (d) Infective constituent in viruses is the protein coat.
Description : In this the DNA is kept in the nucleus which is enclosed by its own membrane?
Last Answer : Its called the eukaryotic cell.
Description : The binding of prokaryotic DNA dependent RNA polymerase to promoter sits of genes is inhibited by the antibiotic: (A) Streptomycin (B) Rifamcin (C) Aueromycin (D) Puromycin
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : The binding of prokaryotic DNA dependent RNA polymerase to promoter sites of genes is inhibited by the antibiotic: (A) Puromycin (B) Rifamycin (C) Terramycin (D) Streptomycin
Description : Which one of the following is common between prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes? a. Presence or absence of introns. b. Loop or linear chromosomes. c. Genetic recombination occurrence in RNA. d. Mutations occur in the DNA.
Last Answer : d. Mutations occur in the DNA.
Description : What is a difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in making protein? a. Eukayotes have introns that stay inside the nucleus b. Prokaryotes can transcribe and translate at the same time c. the process is faster in prokaryotes d. A-C are correct
Last Answer : d. A-C are correct
Description : A prokaryotic cell does not have which of the followin (1) Ribosomes (2) Cell membrane (3) Nucleus (4) DNA
Last Answer : (3) Nucleus Explanation: Prokaryotic cells do not contain a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelle. The word "prokaryotic" means "before nucleus." Prokaryotes include two groups: ... another group called archaea. In contrast, eukatyotic cells have etrue" nucleus containing their DNA.
Description : A prokaryotic cell does not have which of the following? (1) Ribosomes (2) Cell membrane (3) Nucleus (4) DNA
Last Answer : Nucleus
Description : The only correct statement about oncoviruses is (A) All the oncoviruses are RNA viruses (B) Reverse transcriptase is present in all oncoviruses (C) Viral oncogenes are identical to human protooncogens (D) Both DNA and RNA viruses can be oncoviruses
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Viruses are no more “alive” than isolated chromosomes because (a) they require both RNA and DNA (b) they both need food molecules (c) they both require oxygen for respiration (d) both require the environment of a cell to replicate.
Last Answer : (d) both require the environment of a cell to replicate.
Description : Which one of the following statements about viruses is correct? (a) Viruses possess their own metabolic system. (b) All viruses contain both RNA and DNA. (c) Viruses are obligate parasites. (d) Nucleic acid of viruses is known as capsid.
Last Answer : (c) Viruses are obligate parasites.
Description : Production of a human protein in bacteria by genetic engineering is possible because (a) the human chromosome can replicate in bacterial cell (b) the mechanism of gene regulation is identical in ... ) bacterial cell can carry out the RNA splicing reactions (d) the genetic code is universal.
Last Answer : (d) the genetic code is universal.
Description : At a chromosome replication fork, the lagging strand consists of__ That is joined by___. a. RNA sequences; DNA ligase b. Okazaki Fragments; RNA Polymerase c. RNA sequences; ribosomes d. Okazaki fragments; DNA ligase
Last Answer : d. Okazaki fragments; DNA ligase
Description : Restriction endonucleases recognize and cut a certain sequence of (A) Single stranded DNA (B) Double stranded DNA (C) RNA (D) Protein
Description : Template-directed DNA synthesis occurs in all the following except (A) The replication fork (B) Polymerase chain reaction (C) Growth of RNA tumor viruses (D) Expression of oncogenes
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Template-directed DNA synthesis occurs in all the following except (A) The replication fork (B) Polymerase chain reaction (C) Growth of RNA tumor viruses (D) Expression of oneogenes
Description : All of the following statements about RNA-dependent DNA polymerase are true except: (A) It synthesizes DNA using RNA as a template (B) It is also known as reverse transcriptase (C) It synthesizes DNA in 5’→3’ direction (D) It is present in all the viruses
Description : Some viruses have RNA but no DNA. This would indicate that – (1) these viruses cannot replicate (2) these viruses have no heritable information (3) RNA transmits the hereditary information in these viruses (4) their nucleic acids can be crystallised
Last Answer : (2) these viruses have no heritable information Explanation: DNA is an informational molecule encoding the genetic instructions Along with RNA and proteins, it is one of the three major macromolecules that are ... guanine, adenine, thymine, and cytosine) recorded using the letters G, A, T, and C.
Description : Which of the following is true? (1) DNA is the genetic material in most of the organism (2) RNA is the genetic material in most viruses and bacteria (3) DNA is the genetic material in all the viruses (4) RNA is the genetic material in all the viruses
Last Answer : (1) DNA is the genetic material in most of the organism Explanation: Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecules are informational molecules encoding the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all ... letters. G, A, T, and C. DNA is well-suited for biological information storage.
Description : The chemical component that is invariably found in all viruses is (1) proteins (2) lipids (3) DNA (4) RNA
Last Answer : (1) proteins Explanation: All viruses contain the following two components: a nucleic acid genome and a protein capsid that covers the genome. Together this is called the nucleocapsid. The proteinous ... , many animal viruses contain a lipid envelope. The entire intact virus is called the virion.
Description : Virions are (a) DNA viruses (b) RNA viruses (c) Naked DNA viruses (d) Naked RNA viruses
Last Answer : (d) Naked RNA viruses
Description : Retroviruses are so-named because their reverse transcriptase _____. a. reverses the flow of genetic information by stimulating information to proceed from RNA to DNA. b. reverses the normal ... the action of drugs on viruses and allows them to continue multiplying in living cells.
Last Answer : a. reverses the flow of genetic information by stimulating information to proceed from RNA to DNA.
Description : 9 In some viruses DNA is synthesized by using RNA as a template. Such a DNA is called............ a. r-DNA b. C-DNA c. B- DNA d. A- DNA
Last Answer : Ans. b C-DNA
Description : The chemical component that is invariably found in all viruses is : (1) proteins (2) lipids (3) DNA (4) RNA
Last Answer : proteins
Description : Some viruses have RNA but no DNA. This would indicate that– (1) these viruses cannot replicate (2) these viruses have no heritable information (3) RNA transmits the hereditary information in these viruses (4) their nucleic acids can be crystallised
Last Answer : these viruses have no heritable information
Description : Which of the following is true ? (1) DNA is the genetic material in most of the organism (2) RNA is the genetic material in most viruses and bacteria (3) DNA is the genetic material in all the viruses (4) RNA is the genetic material in all the viruses
Last Answer : DNA is the genetic material in most of the organism
Description : What is the difference between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosome?
Last Answer : A: Prokaryotic chromosomes are typically circular and do not have associated proteins, while eukaryotic chromosomes are linear and are associated with histone proteins.
Description : Master copy of genetic information is (1) DNA (2) Nucleus (3) r-RNA (4) m-RNA
Last Answer : (1) DNA Explanation: As DNA contains all the hereditary information, is called master copy of genetic information. It replicates its carbon copies when new master copies are required. It forms working copies in the form of mRNAS.
Description : Master copy of genetic information is (1) Nucleus (2) r-RNA (3) m-RNA (4) DNA
Last Answer : DNA
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 : Which one of the following techniques can be used to establish the paternity of a child? (1) Protein analysis (2) Chromosome counting (3) Quantitative analysis of DNA (4) DNA finger printing
Last Answer : (4) DNA finger printing Explanation: Paternity law refers to body of law underlying legal relationship between a father and his biological or adopted children and deals with the rights and obligations of both the father and the child to each other as well as to others.
Description : Which of the following techniques can be used to establish the paternity of a child? (1) Protein analysis (2) Chromosome counting (3) Quantitative analysis of DNA (4) DNA finger printing
Last Answer : (4) DNA finger printing
Description : Tobacco plants resistant to a nematode have been developed by the introduction of DNA that produces (in the host cells) (a) both sense and anti-sense RNA (b) a particular hormone (c) an antifeedant (d) a toxic protein.
Last Answer : a) both sense and anti-sense RNA
Description : Ribosomes are chemically composed of (A) Protein (B) Only DNA (C) RNA (D) Both A + C
Last Answer : (D) Both A + C
Description : Thymine is present in (A) tRNA (B) Ribosomal RNA (C) Mammalian mRNA(D) Prokaryotic mRNA
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : In RNA moleule ‘Caps’ (A) Allow tRNA to be processed (B) Are unique to eukaryotic mRNA (C) Occur at the 3’ end of tRNA (D) Allow correct translation of prokaryotic mRNA
Description : $ Kingdom Monera includes the unicellular prokaryotic organisms. ! Eukaryotes are the organisms which have a eukaryotic nucleus and double membraned o
Last Answer : $ Kingdom Monera includes the unicellular prokaryotic organisms. ! Eukaryotes are the organisms which have a ... D. If both As and R are wrong.