Description : Insulin receptor is a (A) Monomer (B) Dimer (C) Trimer (D) Tetramer
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Lactate dehydrogenase is a (A) Monomer (B) Dimer (C) Tetramer (D) Hexamer
Last Answer : Answer : C
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 : Another name for reverse transcriptase is (A) DNA dependent DNA polymerase (B) DNA dependent RNA polymerase (C) RNA dependent DNA polymerase (D) RNA dependent RNA polymerase
Description : The antibiotic which inhibits DNA dependent RNA polymerase is (A) Mitomycin C (B) Actinomycin d (C) Streptomycin (D) Puromycin
Description : α-Amanitin inhibits (A) DNA polymerase II of prokaryotes (B) DNA polymerase α of eukaryotes (C) RNA polymerase II of eukaryotes (D) RNA-dependent DNA polymerase
Description : A consensus sequence on DNA, called TATA box, is the site for attachment of (A) RNA-dependent DNA polymerase (B) DNA-dependent RNA polymerase (C) DNA-dependent DNA polymerase (D) DNA topoisomerase II
Description : The termination site for transcription is recognized by (A) α−Subunit of DNA-dependent RNA polymerase (B) β−Subunit of DNA-dependent RNA polymerase (C) Sigma factor (D) Rho factor
Description : The initiation site for transcription is recognized by (A) α−Subunit of DNA-dependent RNA polymerase (B) β−Subunit of DNA-dependent RNA polymerase (C) Sigma factor (D) Rho factor
Description : DNA-dependent RNA polymerase requires the following for its catalytic activity: (A) Mg++ (B) Mn++ (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
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 : The region of DNA known as TATA BOX is the site for binding of (A) DNA polymerase (B) DNA topoisomerase (C) DNA dependent RNA polymerase (D) Polynucleotide phosphorylase
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 : DNA-dependent RNA polymerase catalyzes transcription on one strand of the DNA which is called the
Last Answer : DNA-dependent RNA polymerase catalyzes transcription on one strand of the DNA which is called the ... Antistrand C. Template strand D. Coding strand
Description : The mechanism of antibacterial action of tetracycline involves (a) Binding to a component of the 50S ribosomal subunit (b) Inhibition of translocase activity (c) Blockade of binding of ... (d) Selective inhibition of ribosomal peptidyl transferases (e) Inhibition of DNA-dependent RNA polymerase
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : DNA-dependent RNA polymerase catalyses transcription on one strand of the DNA which is called the (a) template strand (b) coding strand (c) alpha strand (d) antistrand
Last Answer : (a) template strand
Description : DNA-dependent RNA polymerase catalyses transcription on one strand of the DNA which is called the (a) template strand (b) coding strand (c) alpha strand (d) antistrand.
Description : Which of the following statements is not true for retroviruses? (a) DNA is not present at any stage in the life cycle of retroviruses. (b) Retroviruses carry gene for RNA-dependent DNA ... mature retroviruses is RNA. (d) Retroviruses are causative agents for certain kinds of cancer in man.
Last Answer : (a) DNA is not present at any stage in the life cycle of retroviruses
Description : Rifampin kills tubercle bacilli by: A. Binding to mycobacterial DNA dependent RNA polymerase B. Inhibiting mycobacterial DNA synthesis C. Inhibiting synthesis of mycolic acids in mycobacteria D. Damaging mycobacterial mitochondria
Last Answer : A. Binding to mycobacterial DNA dependent RNA polymerase
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
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 : RNA directed DNA polymerase is (A) Replicase (B) Transcriptase (C) Reversetranscriptase (D) Polymerase–III
Description : DNA directed RNA polymerase is (A) Replicase (B) Transcriptase (C) Reverse transcriptase (D) Polymerase III
Description : Ribonucleotides of RNA primer are replaced by deoxyribonucleotides by the enzyme: (A) DNA polymerase I (B) DNA polymerase II (C) DNA polymerase III holoenzyme (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Deoxyribonucleotides are added to RNA primer by (A) DNA polymerase I (B) DNA polymerase II (C) DNA polymerase III holoenzyme (D) All of these
Description : RNA primer is formed by the enzyme: (A) Ribonuclease (B) Primase (C) DNA polymerase I (D) DNA polymerase III
Description : The α-amino group of the new amino acyl tRNA in the A site carries out a nucleophilic attack on the esterified carboxyl group of the peptidyl tRNA occupying the P site. This reaction is catalysed by (A) DNA polymerase (B) RNA polymerase (C) Peptidyl transferase (D) DNA ligase
Description : The correct statement concerning RNA and DNA polymerases is (A) RNA polymerase use nucleoside diphosphates (B) RNA polymerase require primers and add bases at 5' end of the growing polynucleotide ... and DNA polymerases can add nucleotides only at the 3' end of the growing polynucleotide chain
Description : One of the first enzymes synthesized by many bacteriophage is __________ , an RNA dependent RNA polymerase A.RNA transcriptase B.RNA polymerase C.RNA ligase D.RNA replicase
Last Answer : D.RNA replicase
Description : Ultraviolet light can damage a DNA strand causing (A) Two adjacent purine residue to form a covalently bounded dimer (B) Two adjacent pyrimidine residues to form covalently bonded dimer (C) Disruption of phosphodiesterase linkage (D) Disruption of non-covalent linkage
Description : What is the difference between DNA and RNA polymerase?
Last Answer : DNA polymerase is responsible for synthesizing new strands of DNA during DNA replication, while RNA polymerase is responsible for synthesizing mRNA during transcription.
Description : The following statement(s) is/are true concerning newer detection methods of systemic infection. a. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a rapid immunologic assay used for ... detected using advanced molecular techniques include cytomegalovirus (CMV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c, d Although the classic detection of infection based on clinical signs of infection and bacterial culture remain the most common clinical tools, increasing ... including CMV and HIV. Furthermore, preliminary investigations into possible detection of fungal pathogens are underway
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 : What is antisense technology? (a) When a piece of RNA that is complementary in sequence is used to stop expression of a specific gene (b) RNA polymerase producing DNA (c) A cell displaying a foreign antigen used for synthesis of antigens (d) Production of somaclonal variants in tissue cultures
Last Answer : (a) When a piece of RNA that is complementary in sequence is used to stop expression of a specific gene
Description : During transcription, the DNA site at which RNA polymerase binds is called (a) promoter (b) regulator (c) receptor (d) enhancer.
Last Answer : d) enhancer
Description : During transcription holoenzyme RNA polymerase binds to a DNA sequence and the DNA assumes a saddle like structure at that point. What is that sequence called? (a) AAAT box (b) TATA box (c) GGTT box (d) CAAT box
Last Answer : (c) GGTT box
Description : Name the enzyme that facilitates opening of DNA helix during transcription. (a) DNA ligase (b) DNA helicase (c) DNA polymerase (d) RNA polymerase
Last Answer : b) DNA helicase
Last Answer : (a) promoter
Last Answer : (b) TATA box
Description : Which one of the following makes use of RNA template to synthesise DNA? (a) DNA polymerase (b) RNA polymerase (c) Reverse transcriptase (d) DNA dependant RNA polymerase
Last Answer : c) Reverse transcriptase
Description : A seals sticky ends of recombinant DNA segments. a. DNA Ligase b. restriction endonuclease c. protease d. RNA polymerase
Last Answer : b. restriction endonuclease
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 : The enzyme adds complementary bases to the DNA template strand during replication. a. Ligase b. Helicase c. DNA polymerase III d. RNA polymerase
Last Answer : d. RNA polymerase
Description : Which of the following molecule catalyzes the transpeptidation reaction? A.RNA polymerase B.Peptidyl transferase C.DNA ligase D.DNA polymerase
Last Answer : B.Peptidyl transferase
Description : Negative regulation of protein synthesis is accomplished by A- allosteric inhibition B- the binding of RNA polymerase to the promoter C- the binding of a repressor to the DNA D- the binding of a repressor to the RNA polymerase
Last Answer : the binding of a repressor to the DNA
Description : Which of the following molecule catalyzes the transpeptidation reaction? A- RNA Polymerase B- Peptidlytransferase C- DNA ligase D- DNA polymerase
Last Answer : Peptidlytransferase
Description : Which of the following molecule catalyzes the transpeptidation reaction? A- RNA polymerase B- .Peptidyltransferase C- DNA ligase D- .DNA polymerase
Last Answer : .Peptidyltransferase
Description : The role of molecular chaperones is to A-facilitate binding of ribosomes to mRNA B-degrade newly synthesized polypeptides that contain inaccurate sequences C-.facilitate binding of RNA polymerase to DNA D-aid a newly synthesized polypeptide in folding to its proper shape
Last Answer : -aid a newly synthesized polypeptide in folding to its proper shape