Consider the following statements: The genetic code said to be degenerate and universal which means that, (1) Amino afids may have more than one codon (2) All amino acids have mo than one codon (3) Codons are common for higher and lower organism (4) Codons are not found in bacteria

Consider the following statements: The genetic code said to be degenerate and universal which means that, (1) Amino afids may have more than one codon (2) All amino acids have mo than one codon (3) Codons are common for higher and lower organism (4) Codons are not found in bacteria
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Genetic code is said to be degenerate because (A) It can undergo mutations (B) A large proportion of DNA is non-coding (C) One codon can code for more than one amino acids (D) More than one codons can code for the same amino acids

Description : Genetic code is said to be degenerate because (A) It can undergo mutations (B) A large proportion of DNA is non-coding (C) One codon can code for more than one amino acids (D) More than one codons can code for the same amino acids

Last Answer : Answer : D

5. Some amino acids are coded by more than one codon hence the codon is said to be a)Universal b)Degenerate c)Unambiguous d)Specific

Description : 5. Some amino acids are coded by more than one codon hence the codon is said to be a)Universal b)Degenerate c)Unambiguous d)Specific

Last Answer : b)Degenerate

.Because most of the amino acids are represented by more than one codon, the genetic code is(a) overlapping (b) wobbling (c) degenerate (d) generate.

Description : .Because most of the amino acids are represented by more than one codon, the genetic code is(a) overlapping (b) wobbling (c) degenerate (d) generate.

Last Answer : a) overlapping

Because most of the amino acids are represented by more than one codon, the genetic code is(a) overlapping (b) wobbling (c) degenerate (d) generate

Description : Because most of the amino acids are represented by more than one codon, the genetic code is (a) overlapping (b) wobbling (c) degenerate (d) generate

Last Answer : (c) degenerate

Degeneracy of genetic code implies that (A) Codons do not code for specific amino acid (B) Multiple codons must decode the same amino acids (C) No anticodon on tRNA molecule (D) Specific codon decodes many amino acids

Description : Degeneracy of genetic code implies that (A) Codons do not code for specific amino acid (B) Multiple codons must decode the same amino acids (C) No anticodon on tRNA molecule (D) Specific codon decodes many amino acids

Last Answer : Answer : B

What is not true for genetic code? (a) It is nearly universal. (b) It is degenerate. (c) It is unambiguous. (d) A codon in mRNA is read in a non-contiguous fashion.

Description : What is not true for genetic code? (a) It is nearly universal. (b) It is degenerate. (c) It is unambiguous. (d) A codon in mRNA is read in a non-contiguous fashion.

Last Answer : (c) It is unambiguous.

What is not true for genetic code? (a) It is nearly universal. (b) It is degenerate. (c) It is unambiguous. (d) A codon in mRNA is read in a non-contiguous fashion.

Description : What is not true for genetic code? (a) It is nearly universal. (b) It is degenerate. (c) It is unambiguous. (d) A codon in mRNA is read in a non-contiguous fashion.

Last Answer : d) A codon in mRNA is read in a non-contiguous

Out of 64 codons, 61 codons code for 20 types of amino acid. It is called (a) degeneracy of genetic code (b) overlapping of gene (c) wobbling of codon (d) universility of codons.

Description : Out of 64 codons, 61 codons code for 20 types of amino acid. It is called (a) degeneracy of genetic code (b) overlapping of gene (c) wobbling of codon (d) universility of codons.

Last Answer : (a) degeneracy of genetic code

All the following statements about recognition of a codon on mRNA by an anticodon on tRNA are correct except (A) The recognition of the third base of the codon is not very precise (B) Imprecise recognition of the third base results in wobble (C) Wobble is partly responsible for the degeneracy of the genetic code (D) Wobble results in incorporation of incorrect amino acids in the protein

Description : All the following statements about recognition of a codon on mRNA by an anticodon on tRNA are correct except (A) The recognition of the third base of the codon is not very precise (B) ... degeneracy of the genetic code (D) Wobble results in incorporation of incorrect amino acids in the protein

Last Answer : Answer : D

The stretch of codons between AUG and a stop codon is called a) open reading frame b) TATA box c) colinearity d) degenerate

Description : The stretch of codons between AUG and a stop codon is called a) open reading frame b) TATA box c) colinearity d) degenerate

Last Answer : a) open reading frame

Degeneracy of the genetic code denotes the existence of (A) Base triplets that do not code for any amino acids (B) Codons consisting of only two bases (C) Codons that include one or more of the unusual bases (D) Multiple codons for a single amino acid

Description : Degeneracy of the genetic code denotes the existence of (A) Base triplets that do not code for any amino acids (B) Codons consisting of only two bases (C) Codons that include one or more of the unusual bases (D) Multiple codons for a single amino acid

Last Answer : Answer : B

All the following statements about genetic code are correct except (A) It is degenerate (B) It is unambigous (C) It is nearly universal(D) It is overlapping

Description : All the following statements about genetic code are correct except (A) It is degenerate (B) It is unambigous (C) It is nearly universal(D) It is overlapping

Last Answer : Answer : D

.In the genetic dictionary, there are 64 codons as (a) 64 amino acids are to be coded (b) 64 types of tRNAs are present (c) there are 44 nonsense codons and 20 sense codons (d) genetic code is triplet.

Description : .In the genetic dictionary, there are 64 codons as (a) 64 amino acids are to be coded (b) 64 types of tRNAs are present (c) there are 44 nonsense codons and 20 sense codons (d) genetic code is triplet.

Last Answer : (c) there are 44 nonsense codons and 20 sense codons

In the genetic code dictionary, how many codons are used to code for all the 20 essential amino acids? (a) 20 (b) 64 (c) 61 (d) 60

Description : In the genetic code dictionary, how many codons are used to code for all the 20 essential amino acids? (a) 20 (b) 64 (c) 61 (d) 60

Last Answer : b) 64

In the genetic dictionary, there are 64 codons as (a) 64 amino acids are to be coded (b) 64 types of tRNAs are present (c) there are 44 nonsense codons and 20 sense codons (d) genetic code is triplet

Description : In the genetic dictionary, there are 64 codons as (a) 64 amino acids are to be coded (b) 64 types of tRNAs are present (c) there are 44 nonsense codons and 20 sense codons (d) genetic code is triplet

Last Answer : genetic code is triplet

n the genetic code dictionary, how many codons are used to code for all the 20 essential amino acids? (a) 20 (b) 64 (c) 61 (d) 60

Description : n the genetic code dictionary, how many codons are used to code for all the 20 essential amino acids? (a) 20 (b) 64 (c) 61 (d) 60

Last Answer : c) 61

Genetic code is (A) Collection of codon (B) Collection of amino acids (C) Collection of purine nucleotide (D) Collection of pyrimidine nucleotide

Description : Genetic code is (A) Collection of codon (B) Collection of amino acids (C) Collection of purine nucleotide (D) Collection of pyrimidine nucleotide

Last Answer : Answer : A

All of the following statements about nonsense codons are true except (A) They do not code for amino acids (B) They act as chain termination signals (C) They are identical in nuclear and mitochondrial DNA (D) They have no complementary anticodons

Description : All of the following statements about nonsense codons are true except (A) They do not code for amino acids (B) They act as chain termination signals (C) They are identical in nuclear and mitochondrial DNA (D) They have no complementary anticodons

Last Answer : Answer : C

A frameshift mutation changes the reading frame because the genetic code (A) Is degenerate (B) Is overlapping (C) Has no punctuations (D) Is universal

Description : A frameshift mutation changes the reading frame because the genetic code (A) Is degenerate (B) Is overlapping (C) Has no punctuations (D) Is universal

Last Answer : Answer : C

The one aspect which is not a salient feature of genetic code, is its being (a) degenerate (b) ambiguous (c) universal (d) specific.

Description : The one aspect which is not a salient feature of genetic code, is its being (a) degenerate (b) ambiguous (c) universal (d) specific.

Last Answer : degenerate

The one aspect which is not a salient feature of genetic code, is its being (a) degenerate (b) ambiguous (c) universal (d) specific.

Description : The one aspect which is not a salient feature of genetic code, is its being (a) degenerate (b) ambiguous (c) universal (d) specific.

Last Answer : (d) specific.

A codon specifies the same amino acid in Brassica and homo because codons are

Description : A codon specifies the same amino acid in Brassica and homo because codons are

Last Answer : A codon specifies the same amino acid in Brassica and homo because codons are A. Non-overlapping B. Commaless C. Universal D. Nonambiguous

If there are 999 bases in an RNA that code for a protein with 333 amino acids, and the base at position 901 is deleted such that the length of the RNA becomes 998 bases, how many codons will be altered? (a) 11 (b) 33 (c) 333 (d) 1

Description : If there are 999 bases in an RNA that code for a protein with 333 amino acids, and the base at position 901 is deleted such that the length of the RNA becomes 998 bases, how many codons will be altered? (a) 11 (b) 33 (c) 333 (d) 1

Last Answer : (d) 1

If there are 999 bases in an RNA that code for a protein with 333 amino acids, and the base at position 901 is deleted such that the length of the RNA becomes 998 bases, how many codons will be altered? (a) 11 (b) 33 (c) 333 (d) 1

Description : If there are 999 bases in an RNA that code for a protein with 333 amino acids, and the base at position 901 is deleted such that the length of the RNA becomes 998 bases, how many codons will be altered? (a) 11 (b) 33 (c) 333 (d) 1

Last Answer : b) 33

Match the codons given in column I with their respective amino acids given in column II and choose the correct answer.

Description : Match the codons given in column I with their respective amino acids given in column II and choose the correct answer.

Last Answer : Match the codons given in column I with their respective amino acids given in column II and choose the correct answer. ... -II, b-IV, c-I, d-V, e-III

If there are 999 bases in an RNA that codes for a protein with 333 amino acids, and the base at position 901 is deleted such that the length of the RNA becomes 998 bases, how many codons will be altered ? (1) 11 (2) 33 (3) 333 (4) 1

Description : If there are 999 bases in an RNA that codes for a protein with 333 amino acids, and the base at position 901 is deleted such that the length of the RNA becomes 998 bases, how many codons will be altered ? (1) 11 (2) 33 (3) 333 (4) 1

Last Answer : (2) 33

A chain of amino acids joined by peptide bonds is called as (a) Peptide chain (b) Polypeptide chain (c) Polyamino acid chain (d) Nucleotide chain

Description : A chain of amino acids joined by peptide bonds is called as (a) Peptide chain (b) Polypeptide chain (c) Polyamino acid chain (d) Nucleotide chain

Last Answer : Ans. ((b))

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 humans and bacteria (c) bacterial cell can carry out the RNA splicing reactions (d) the genetic code is universal.

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.

Which of the following features of genetic code does allow bacteria to produce human insulin by recombinant DNA technology? (a) Genetic code is specific. (b) Genetic code is not ambiguous. (c) Genetic code is redundant. (d) Genetic code is nearly universal

Description : Which of the following features of genetic code does allow bacteria to produce human insulin by recombinant DNA technology? (a) Genetic code is specific. (b) Genetic code is not ambiguous. (c) Genetic code is redundant. (d) Genetic code is nearly universal

Last Answer : (c) Genetic code is redundant.

Which of the following features of genetic code does allow bacteria to produce human insulin by recombinant DNA technology? (a) Genetic code is specific. (b) Genetic code is not ambiguous. (c) Genetic code is redundant. (d) Genetic code is nearly universal.

Description : Which of the following features of genetic code does allow bacteria to produce human insulin by recombinant DNA technology? (a) Genetic code is specific. (b) Genetic code is not ambiguous. (c) Genetic code is redundant. (d) Genetic code is nearly universal.

Last Answer : (d) Genetic code is nearly universal

Consider the following statement: The ex situ conservation of genetic resources can be done through: (1) Tissue culture practices (2) Maintenance of sanctuaries (3) The establishment of germplasm banks (4) The establishment of national parks

Description : Consider the following statement: The ex situ conservation of genetic resources can be done through: (1) Tissue culture practices (2) Maintenance of sanctuaries (3) The establishment of germplasm banks (4) The establishment of national parks

Last Answer : Ans. ((d))

Consider the following statements: (1) Cucurbits are monoecious plant (2) In mango, neuter, male and female and female flowers occur together (3) Legumenous plants how unisexuality (4) Oblique septa is found in Rosaceae

Description : Consider the following statements: (1) Cucurbits are monoecious plant (2) In mango, neuter, male and female and female flowers occur together (3) Legumenous plants how unisexuality (4) Oblique septa is found in Rosaceae

Last Answer : Ans. ((b))

Number of of codons in a genetic triplet code is

Description : Number of of codons in a genetic triplet code is

Last Answer : Number of of codons in a genetic triplet code is A. 4 B. 16 C. 32 D. 64

What Portion of DNA which carries the genetic code for the formation of a particular protein by specifying its amino acids sequence?

Description : What Portion of DNA which carries the genetic code for the formation of a particular protein by specifying its amino acids sequence?

Last Answer : Gene

How many different kinds of amino acids are specified by the genetic code? (a) 15 (b) 20 (c) 12 (d) 200

Description : How many different kinds of amino acids are specified by the genetic code? (a) 15 (b) 20 (c) 12 (d) 200

Last Answer : Ans:(b)

The hypogeal germination is found in: (a) Bean (b) Maize (c) Rhizophora (d) Cucurbita Ans. (b) Directions: In the following questions more than one answer given may be correct select the correct answers according to the code— Code— (a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct (b) 1 and 2 are correct (c) 1, 2 and 4 are correct (d) 1 and 3 are correct 26. Which of following matched correctly? (1) Piper—Climbing root (2) Ficus—Climbing root (3) Buttress root—Bombax (4) Vitis—Nodulated root

Description : The hypogeal germination is found in: (a) Bean (b) Maize (c) Rhizophora (d) Cucurbita Ans. (b) Directions: In the following questions more than one answer given may be correct select the correct ... (1) Piper-Climbing root (2) Ficus-Climbing root (3) Buttress root-Bombax (4) Vitis-Nodulated root

Last Answer : Ans. ((d))

RNA is composed of strands of nucleotides that are read as a 3 nucleotide codon. These are distinguished by tRNAs that match the codons on one end and carry individual building blocks of a protein chain. What are these building blocks of protein that tRNAs bind?

Description : RNA is composed of strands of nucleotides that are read as a 3 nucleotide codon. These are distinguished by tRNAs that match the codons on one end and carry individual building blocks of a protein chain. What are these building blocks of protein that tRNAs bind?

Last Answer : Amino Acids

A codon consists of three nucleotides. There are fou possible nucleotides, each of which has an equal probability of being in any one of the three spots. How many possible codons exist?

Description : A codon consists of three nucleotides. There are fou possible nucleotides, each of which has an equal probability of being in any one of the three spots. How many possible codons exist?

Last Answer : ANSWER: 64

UAG is a. Start codon b. Stop codon c. Open frame d. End frame

Description : UAG is a. Start codon b. Stop codon c. Open frame d. End frame

Last Answer : b. Stop codon

What would happen if in a gene encoding a polypeptide of 50 amino acids, 25th codon (UAU) is mutated to UAA? (a) A polypeptide of 24 amino acids will be formed. (b) Two polypeptides of 24 and 25 amino acids will be formed. (c) A polypeptide of 49 amino acids will be formed. (d) A polypeptide of 25 amino acids will be formed.

Description : What would happen if in a gene encoding a polypeptide of 50 amino acids, 25th codon (UAU) is mutated to UAA? (a) A polypeptide of 24 amino acids will be formed. (b) Two polypeptides of 24 and ... ) A polypeptide of 49 amino acids will be formed. (d) A polypeptide of 25 amino acids will be formed.

Last Answer : (b) Two polypeptides of 24 and 25 amino acids will be formed.

.What would happen if in a gene encoding a polypeptide of 50 amino acids, 25th codon (UAU) is mutated to UAA? (a) A polypeptide of 24 amino acids will be formed. (b) Two polypeptides of 24 and 25 amino acids will be formed. (c) A polypeptide of 49 amino acids will be formed. (d) A polypeptide of 25 amino acids will be formed.

Description : .What would happen if in a gene encoding a polypeptide of 50 amino acids, 25th codon (UAU) is mutated to UAA? (a) A polypeptide of 24 amino acids will be formed. (b) Two polypeptides of 24 and ... ) A polypeptide of 49 amino acids will be formed. (d) A polypeptide of 25 amino acids will be formed.

Last Answer : (a) A polypeptide of 24 amino acids will be formed.

What happens at the ribosome in the production of a protein? a. mRNA brings the codon b. tRNA brings the anticodon c. the amino acids are linked by polypeptide bonds d. translation e. all the above

Description : What happens at the ribosome in the production of a protein? a. mRNA brings the codon b. tRNA brings the anticodon c. the amino acids are linked by polypeptide bonds d. translation e. all the above

Last Answer : c. the amino acids are linked by polypeptide bonds

Golgi apparatus is absent in (a) Higher plants (b) Yeast (c) Bacteria and blue-green algae (d) Liver cells

Description : Golgi apparatus is absent in (a) Higher plants (b) Yeast (c) Bacteria and blue-green algae (d) Liver cells

Last Answer : Ans. ((c))

Which element is macronutrient? a. Mo b. Mn c. Zn d. Ca

Description : Which element is macronutrient? a. Mo b. Mn c. Zn d. Ca

Last Answer : d. Ca

Assertion : Comparative biochemistry provides a strong eviednce in favour of common ancestory of living beings. Reason : Genetic code is universal.

Description : Assertion : Comparative biochemistry provides a strong eviednce in favour of common ancestory of living beings. Reason : Genetic code is universal.

Last Answer : Assertion : Comparative biochemistry provides a strong eviednce in favour of common ancestory of living ... both the assertion and reason are false.

.Degeneration of a genetic code is attributed to the (a) first member of a codon (b) second member of codon (c) entire codon (d) third member of a codon.

Description : .Degeneration of a genetic code is attributed to the (a) first member of a codon (b) second member of codon (c) entire codon (d) third member of a codon.

Last Answer : (b) second member of codon

Degeneration of a genetic code is attributed to the (a) first member of a codon (b) second member of codon (c) entire codon (d) third member of a codon.

Description : Degeneration of a genetic code is attributed to the (a) first member of a codon (b) second member of codon (c) entire codon (d) third member of a codon.

Last Answer : d) third member of a codon.

Consider the following statements: (1) Cutin is a fatty acid polymer (2) Starch is a fatty acid polymer (3) Sucrose is monosaccharide (4) Maltose is polymer of fructose

Description : Consider the following statements: (1) Cutin is a fatty acid polymer (2) Starch is a fatty acid polymer (3) Sucrose is monosaccharide (4) Maltose is polymer of fructose

Last Answer : Ans. ((b))

Consider the following statements: (1) The seed of pea is exalbuminous (2) The fruit of peach is drupe (3) The seed of tomato is albuminous (4) The fruit of coconut is berry

Description : Consider the following statements: (1) The seed of pea is exalbuminous (2) The fruit of peach is drupe (3) The seed of tomato is albuminous (4) The fruit of coconut is berry

Last Answer : Ans. ((b))