All of the following statements about puromycin are true except (A) It is an alanyl tRNA analogue (B) It causes premature termination of protein synthesis (C) It inhibits protein synthesis in prokaryotes (D) It inhibits protein synthesis in eukaryotes

All of the following statements about puromycin are true except (A) It is an alanyl tRNA analogue (B) It causes premature termination of protein synthesis (C) It inhibits protein synthesis in prokaryotes (D) It inhibits protein synthesis in eukaryotes
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Puromycin causes premature chain termination in (A) Prokaryotes (B) Eukaryotes (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

Description : Puromycin causes premature chain termination in (A) Prokaryotes (B) Eukaryotes (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer : C

Erythromycin binds to 50 S ribosomal sub unit and (A) Inhibits binding of amino acyl tRNA (B) Inhibits Peptidyl transferase activity (C) Inhibits translocation (D) Causes premature chain termination

Description : Erythromycin binds to 50 S ribosomal sub unit and (A) Inhibits binding of amino acyl tRNA (B) Inhibits Peptidyl transferase activity (C) Inhibits translocation (D) Causes premature chain termination

Last Answer : Answer : C

The first amino acyl tRNA which initiates translation in eukaryotes is (A) Mehtionyl tRNA (B) Formylmethionyl tRNA (C) Tyrosinyl tRNA (D) Alanyl tRNA

Description : The first amino acyl tRNA which initiates translation in eukaryotes is (A) Mehtionyl tRNA (B) Formylmethionyl tRNA (C) Tyrosinyl tRNA (D) Alanyl tRNA

Last Answer : Answer : A

The first amino acyl tRNA which initiates translation in prokaryotes is (A) Mehtionyl tRNA (B) Formylmethionyl tRNA (C) Tyrosinyl tRNA (D) Alanyl tRNA

Description : The first amino acyl tRNA which initiates translation in prokaryotes is (A) Mehtionyl tRNA (B) Formylmethionyl tRNA (C) Tyrosinyl tRNA (D) Alanyl tRNA

Last Answer : Answer : B

Ciprofloxacin inhibits the synthesis of (A) DNA in prokaryotes (B) DNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes (C) RNA in prokaryotes (D) RNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes

Description : Ciprofloxacin inhibits the synthesis of (A) DNA in prokaryotes (B) DNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes (C) RNA in prokaryotes (D) RNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes

Last Answer : Answer : A

In prokaryotes, chloramphenicol (A) Causes premature release of the polypeptide chain (B) Causes misreading of the mRNA (C) Depolymerises DNA (D) Inhibits peptidyl transferase activity

Description : In prokaryotes, chloramphenicol (A) Causes premature release of the polypeptide chain (B) Causes misreading of the mRNA (C) Depolymerises DNA (D) Inhibits peptidyl transferase activity

Last Answer : Answer : A

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 : 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

Last Answer : Answer : C

The enzyme amino acyl tRNA synthetase is involved in (A) Dissociation of discharged tRNA from 80S ribosome (B) Charging of tRNA with specific amino acids (C) Termination of protein synthesis (D) Nucleophilic attack on esterified carboxyl group of peptidyl tRNA

Description : The enzyme amino acyl tRNA synthetase is involved in (A) Dissociation of discharged tRNA from 80S ribosome (B) Charging of tRNA with specific amino acids (C) Termination of protein synthesis (D) Nucleophilic attack on esterified carboxyl group of peptidyl tRNA

Last Answer : Answer : B

In eukaryotic cells (A) Formylated tRNA is important for initiation of translation (B) Cyclohexamide blocks elongation during translation (C) Cytosolic ribosomes are smaller than those found in prokaryotes (D) Erythromycin inhibits elongation during translation

Description : In eukaryotic cells (A) Formylated tRNA is important for initiation of translation (B) Cyclohexamide blocks elongation during translation (C) Cytosolic ribosomes are smaller than those found in prokaryotes (D) Erythromycin inhibits elongation during translation

Last Answer : Answer : B

Which antibiotic inhibits interaction between tRNA and mRNA during bacterial protein synthesis? (a) Tetracycline (b) Erythromycin (c) Neomycin (d) Streptomycin

Description : Which antibiotic inhibits interaction between tRNA and mRNA during bacterial protein synthesis? (a) Tetracycline (b) Erythromycin (c) Neomycin (d) Streptomycin

Last Answer : (d) Streptomycin

.Which antibiotic inhibits interaction between tRNA and mRNA during bacterial protein synthesis? (a) Tetracycline (b) Erythromycin (c) Neomycin (d) Streptomycin

Description : .Which antibiotic inhibits interaction between tRNA and mRNA during bacterial protein synthesis? (a) Tetracycline (b) Erythromycin (c) Neomycin (d) Streptomycin

Last Answer : (c) Neomycin

Chloramphenicol inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by: A. Binding to 30S ribosome and inhibiting attachment of aminoacyl tRNA B. Binding to 50S ribosome and preventing peptide bond formation C. Binding to 50S ribosome and blocking translocation of peptide chain D. Binding to both 30S and 50S ribosome and inducing misreading of mRNA code

Description : Chloramphenicol inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by: A. Binding to 30S ribosome and inhibiting attachment of aminoacyl tRNA B. Binding to 50S ribosome and preventing peptide bond formation C. Binding to ... chain D. Binding to both 30S and 50S ribosome and inducing misreading of mRNA code

Last Answer : B. Binding to 50S ribosome and preventing peptide bond formation

Insertion of a base in a gene can cause (A) Change in reading frame (B) Garbled amino acid sequence in the encoded protein (C) Premature termination of translation (D) All of these

Description : Insertion of a base in a gene can cause (A) Change in reading frame (B) Garbled amino acid sequence in the encoded protein (C) Premature termination of translation (D) All of these

Last Answer : Answer : D

Ciprofloxacin inhibits the synthesis of (A) DNA (B) mRNA (C) tRNA (D) rRNA

Description : Ciprofloxacin inhibits the synthesis of (A) DNA (B) mRNA (C) tRNA (D) rRNA

Last Answer : Answer : A

Novobicin inhibits the synthesis of (A) DNA (B) mRNA (C) tRNA (D) rRNA

Description : Novobicin inhibits the synthesis of (A) DNA (B) mRNA (C) tRNA (D) rRNA

Last Answer : Answer : A

The antibiotic which has a structure similar to the amino acyl end of tRNA tyrosine is (A) Actinomycin d (B) Streptomycin (C) Puromycin (D) Mitomycin c

Description : The antibiotic which has a structure similar to the amino acyl end of tRNA tyrosine is (A) Actinomycin d (B) Streptomycin (C) Puromycin (D) Mitomycin c

Last Answer : Answer : C

The antibiotic which inhibits DNA dependent RNA polymerase is (A) Mitomycin C (B) Actinomycin d (C) Streptomycin (D) Puromycin

Description : The antibiotic which inhibits DNA dependent RNA polymerase is (A) Mitomycin C (B) Actinomycin d (C) Streptomycin (D) Puromycin

Last Answer : Answer : B

In the light of recent classification of living organisms into three domains of life (bacteria, archaea and eukarya), which one of the following statements is true about archaea? (a) Archaea completely differ from both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. (b) Archaea completely differ from prokaryotes. (c) Archaea resemble eukarya in all respects. (d) Archaea have some novel features that are absent in other prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Description : In the light of recent classification of living organisms into three domains of life (bacteria, archaea and eukarya), which one of the following statements is true about archaea? (a) Archaea ... respects. (d) Archaea have some novel features that are absent in other prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Last Answer : (d) Archaea have some novel features that are absent in other prokaryotes and eukaryote

The following is true of linezolid except: A. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at an early step B. It is active against vancomycin resistant enterococci C. It is the drug of choice for enterococcal endocarditis D. It can be administered orally as well as by i.v. infusion

Description : The following is true of linezolid except: A. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at an early step B. It is active against vancomycin resistant enterococci C. It is the drug of choice for enterococcal endocarditis D. It can be administered orally as well as by i.v. infusion

Last Answer : C. It is the drug of choice for enterococcal endocarditis

All enzymes of TCA cycle are located in the mitochondrial matrix except one which is located in inner mitochondrial membranes in eukaryotes and in cytosol in prokaryotes. This enzyme is (a) isocitrate dehydrogenase (b) malate dehydrogenase (c) succinate dehydrogenase (d) lactate dehydrogenase.

Description : All enzymes of TCA cycle are located in the mitochondrial matrix except one which is located in inner mitochondrial membranes in eukaryotes and in cytosol in prokaryotes. This enzyme is (a) isocitrate dehydrogenase (b) malate dehydrogenase (c) succinate dehydrogenase (d) lactate dehydrogenase.

Last Answer : (c) succinate dehydrogenase

All of the following are found in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, except a. acell (plasma) membrane b. mitochondria c. cytoplasm d. ribosome

Description : All of the following are found in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, except a. acell (plasma) membrane b. mitochondria c. cytoplasm d. ribosome

Last Answer : b. mitochondria

All of the following statements about hypoglycin are true except (A) It is a plant toxin (B) It causes hypoglycaemia (C) It inhibits oxidation of short chain fatty acids (D) It inhibits oxidation of long chain fatty acids

Description : All of the following statements about hypoglycin are true except (A) It is a plant toxin (B) It causes hypoglycaemia (C) It inhibits oxidation of short chain fatty acids (D) It inhibits oxidation of long chain fatty acids

Last Answer : Answer : A

All of the following statements about allopurinol are true except (A) It is a structural analogue of uric acid (B) It can prevent uric acid stones in the kidneys (C) It increases the urinary excretion of xanthine and hypoxanthine (D) It is a competitive inhibitor of xanthine oxidase

Description : All of the following statements about allopurinol are true except (A) It is a structural analogue of uric acid (B) It can prevent uric acid stones in the kidneys (C) It increases the urinary excretion of xanthine and hypoxanthine (D) It is a competitive inhibitor of xanthine oxidase

Last Answer : Answer : A

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

A polycistronic mRNA can be seen in (A) Prokaryotes (B) Eukaryotes (C) Mitochondria (D) All of these

Description : A polycistronic mRNA can be seen in (A) Prokaryotes (B) Eukaryotes (C) Mitochondria (D) All of these

Last Answer : Answer : A

Some DNA is present in mitochondria of (A) Prokaryotes (B) Eukaryotes (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

Description : Some DNA is present in mitochondria of (A) Prokaryotes (B) Eukaryotes (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer : B

Are prokaryotes and eukaryotes similar in any respects?

Description : Are prokaryotes and eukaryotes similar in any respects?

Last Answer : Prokaryotes and eukaryotes share common features, among them the possession of nucleic acids and other organic substances such as proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. In addition, they utilize similar ... although the mode of reproduction may be different and different organs of motility may exist.

Mutations in promoter regions of genes can cause (A) Premature termination of translation (B) Change in reading frame of downstream structural gene (C) Decreased efficiency of transcription (D) All of these

Description : Mutations in promoter regions of genes can cause (A) Premature termination of translation (B) Change in reading frame of downstream structural gene (C) Decreased efficiency of transcription (D) All of these

Last Answer : Answer : C

Nonsense codons bring about (A) Amino acid activation (B) Initiation of protein synthesis (C) Termination of protein synthesis (D) Elongation of polypeptide chains

Description : Nonsense codons bring about (A) Amino acid activation (B) Initiation of protein synthesis (C) Termination of protein synthesis (D) Elongation of polypeptide chains

Last Answer : Answer : C

Termination of the synthesis of the RNA molecule is signaled by a sequence in the template strand of the DNA molecule, a signal that is recognized by a termination protein, the (A) Rho (ρ) factor (B) σ factor (C) δ factor (D) ε factor

Description : Termination of the synthesis of the RNA molecule is signaled by a sequence in the template strand of the DNA molecule, a signal that is recognized by a termination protein, the (A) Rho (ρ) factor (B) σ factor (C) δ factor (D) ε factor

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

Binding of formylmehtionyl tRNA to 30 S ribosomal subunit of prokaryotes is inhibited by (A) Streptomycin (B) Chloramphenicol (C) Erythromycin (D) Mitomycin

Description : Binding of formylmehtionyl tRNA to 30 S ribosomal subunit of prokaryotes is inhibited by (A) Streptomycin (B) Chloramphenicol (C) Erythromycin (D) Mitomycin

Last Answer : Answer : A

All the following correctly describe the intermediate 3-OH-3-methyl glutaryl CoA except (A) It is generated enzymatically in the mitochondrial matrix (B) It is formed in the cytoplasm (C) It inhibits the first step in cholesterol synthesis (D) It is involved in the synthesis of ketone bodies

Description : All the following correctly describe the intermediate 3-OH-3-methyl glutaryl CoA except (A) It is generated enzymatically in the mitochondrial matrix (B) It is formed in the cytoplasm (C) It inhibits the first step in cholesterol synthesis (D) It is involved in the synthesis of ketone bodies

Last Answer : Answer : C

Okazaki fragment is related to (A) DNA synthesis (B) Protein synthesis (C) mRNA formation (D) tRNA formation

Description : Okazaki fragment is related to (A) DNA synthesis (B) Protein synthesis (C) mRNA formation (D) tRNA formation

Last Answer : Answer : A

Initiation of protein synthesis begins with binding of (A) 40S ribosomal unit on mRNA (B) 60S ribosomal unit (C) Charging of tRNA with specific amino acid (D) Attachment of aminoacyl tRNA on mRNA

Description : Initiation of protein synthesis begins with binding of (A) 40S ribosomal unit on mRNA (B) 60S ribosomal unit (C) Charging of tRNA with specific amino acid (D) Attachment of aminoacyl tRNA on mRNA

Last Answer : Answer : A

Glucagon (A) Increases protein synthesis (B) Inhibits lipolysis in adipocytes (C) Increases gluconeogenesis in liver (D) Stimulates muscle glycogenolysis

Description : Glucagon (A) Increases protein synthesis (B) Inhibits lipolysis in adipocytes (C) Increases gluconeogenesis in liver (D) Stimulates muscle glycogenolysis

Last Answer : Answer : C

Genetic information of nuclear DNA is transmitted to the site of protein synthesis by (A) rRNA (B) mRNA (C) tRNA (D) Polysomes

Description : Genetic information of nuclear DNA is transmitted to the site of protein synthesis by (A) rRNA (B) mRNA (C) tRNA (D) Polysomes

Last Answer : D

All of the following statements about tRNA are true except (A) It is synthesized as a large precursor (B) It is processed in the nucelolus (C) It has no codons or anticodons (D) Genes for rRNA are present in single copies

Description : All of the following statements about tRNA are true except (A) It is synthesized as a large precursor (B) It is processed in the nucelolus (C) It has no codons or anticodons (D) Genes for rRNA are present in single copies

Last Answer : Answer : D

All of the following statements about post-transcriptional processing of tRNA are true except (A) Introns of some tRNA precursors are removed (B) CCA is added at 3′ end (C) 7-Methylguanosine triphosphate cap is added at 5′ end (D) Some bases are methylated

Description : All of the following statements about post-transcriptional processing of tRNA are true except (A) Introns of some tRNA precursors are removed (B) CCA is added at 3′ end (C) 7-Methylguanosine triphosphate cap is added at 5′ end (D) Some bases are methylated

Last Answer : Answer : C

All of the following statements about pancreatic somatostain are true except (A) It is secreted by δ cells of islets of Langerhans (B) It stimulates the secretion of gastrin (C) It inhibits the secretion of secretin (D) It inhibits the secretion of cholecystokininpancreozymin

Description : All of the following statements about pancreatic somatostain are true except (A) It is secreted by δ cells of islets of Langerhans (B) It stimulates the secretion of gastrin (C) It inhibits the secretion of secretin (D) It inhibits the secretion of cholecystokininpancreozymin

Last Answer : Answer : B

All of the following statements about cholecystokinin pancreozymin are true except (A) It is secreted by mucosa of small intestine (B) It stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice rich in enzymes (C) It stimulates contraction of gall bladder (D) It inhibits gastric motility

Description : All of the following statements about cholecystokinin pancreozymin are true except (A) It is secreted by mucosa of small intestine (B) It stimulates secretion of pancreatic juice rich in enzymes (C) It stimulates contraction of gall bladder (D) It inhibits gastric motility

Last Answer : Answer : D

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning translation of the mRNA message to protein synthesis? a. An adaptor molecule, tRNA, recognizes specific nucleic acid bases and unites them with specific amino acids b. Covalent attachment of tRNA to amino acids is energy dependent c. The formation of a peptide bond between the growing peptide chain and the free amino acid occurs in the free cytoplasm d. Complete protein synthesis takes hours

Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning translation of the mRNA message to protein synthesis? a. An adaptor molecule, tRNA, recognizes specific nucleic acid bases and unites them ... and the free amino acid occurs in the free cytoplasm d. Complete protein synthesis takes hours

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$ Unicellular eukaryotes are the simplest organisms. ! Prokaryotes have the mitochondria whereas eukaryotes are without mitochondria.

Description : $ Unicellular eukaryotes are the simplest organisms. ! Prokaryotes have the mitochondria whereas eukaryotes are without mitochondria.

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What do eukaryotes cells have that prokaryotes don't?

Description : What do eukaryotes cells have that prokaryotes don't?

Last Answer : Need answer

How are prokaryotes and eukaryotes are similar?

Description : How are prokaryotes and eukaryotes are similar?

Last Answer : Ribosome

acob and Monod studied lactose metabolism in E. coli and proposed operon concept. Operon concept is applicable for (a) all prokaryotes (b) all prokaryotes and some eukaryotes (c) all prokaryotes and all eukaryotes (d) all prokaryotes and some protozoans

Description : acob and Monod studied lactose metabolism in E. coli and proposed operon concept. Operon concept is applicable for (a) all prokaryotes (b) all prokaryotes and some eukaryotes (c) all prokaryotes and all eukaryotes (d) all prokaryotes and some protozoans

Last Answer : (c) all prokaryotes and all eukaryotes

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.

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

Select the mismatch. (a) Gas vacuoles – Green bacteria (b) Large central vacuoles – Animal cells (c) Protists – Eukaryotes (d) Methanogens – Prokaryotes

Description : Select the mismatch. (a) Gas vacuoles – Green bacteria (b) Large central vacuoles – Animal cells (c) Protists – Eukaryotes (d) Methanogens – Prokaryotes

Last Answer : (b) Large central vacuoles – Animal cells

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Description : Entner-Doudoroff pathway is found in A-aerobic prokaryotes B- anaerobic prokaryotes C- both (a) and (b) D-aerobic eukaryotes

Last Answer : both (a) and (b)

The most significant reason why fungi are not in the kingdom Plantae is that fungiA- .are chemoorganotrophic heterotrophs B- have unicellular and multi-cellular forms C- are prokaryotes D- are eukaryotes

Description : The most significant reason why fungi are not in the kingdom Plantae is that fungiA- .are chemoorganotrophic heterotrophs B- have unicellular and multi-cellular forms C- are prokaryotes D- are eukaryotes

Last Answer : .are chemoorganotrophic heterotrophs