Molecular Basis of Inheritance
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All 168 MCQ 159 Matching 8 Multiple Correct 1
TopicAll DNA Fingerprinting DNA Replication (Meselson–Stahl Experiment, Machinery) Genetic Code and tRNA Human Genome Project RNA World and Properties of Genetic Material Regulation of Gene Expression: Lac Operon The DNA: Structure and Packaging of DNA Helix The Search for Genetic Material (Griffith, Avery–MacLeod–McCarty, Hershey–Chase) Transcription (Transcription Unit, Types of RNA, Processing) Translation YearAll 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
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In the lac operon, the z gene codes for :
the repressor of lac operon transacetylase permease beta-galactosidase
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Arrange the following steps of DNA fingerprinting in a correct sequence. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A, E, B, C, D A, D, B, E, C A, B, D, C, E A, E, C, B, D
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3
Which of the following statements are correct with reference to a transcription unit? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
B, C, D and E only A, B, C, D and E A, B, C and D only A, C, D and E only
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4
Which of the following statements are correct with reference to packaging of DNA helix ? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
B, D and E only A, B and D only C, D and E only A, C and E only
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5
Which of the following statements about lac-operon is correct?
Galactose can act as an inducer of lac operon Gene i is constitutively expressed Lactose activates repressor to bind to the operator Genes i, z, y and a share single common promoter
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6
Which of the following enzymes synthesizes precursor mRNA?
DNA polymerase RNA polymerase I RNA polymerase II RNA polymerase III
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7
Which chromosome in the human genome has the highest number of genes?
Chromosome 1 Chromosome 10 Chromosome X Chromosome Y
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8
Match List-I with List-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
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9
Which of the following are the post-transcriptional events in a eukaryotic cell? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
B, C, E only C, D, E only A, B, C only B, C, D only
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10
Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct Both statement I and statement II are correct Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
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11
Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct Both statement I and statement II are correct Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
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12
Who proposed that the genetic code for amino acids should be made up of three nucleotides?
Jacques Monod Franklin Stahl George Gamow Francis Crick
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13
Histones are enriched with -
Phenylalanine & Leucine Phenylalanine & Arginine Lysine & Arginine Leucine & Lysine
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14
Which factor is important for termination of transcription?
(rho) (gamma) (alpha) (sigma)
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15
The lactose present in the growth medium of bacteria is transported to the cell by the action of
Beta-galactosidase Acetylase Permease Polymerase
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16
A transcription unit in DNA is defined primarily by the three regions in DNA and these are with respect to upstream and down stream end;
Repressor, Operator gene, Structural gene Structural gene, Transposons, Operator gene Inducer, Repressor, Structural gene Promoter, Structural gene, Terminator
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17
Which of the following statement is correct regarding the process of replication in E. coli?
The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in one direction that is 3' 5' The DNA dependent RNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in one direction, that is 5' 3' The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in 5' 3' as well as 3' 5' direction The DNA dependent DNA polymerase catalyses polymerization in 5' 3' direction
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18
Match List I with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I A-IV, B-II, C-II, D-III
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Which one is the correct product of DNA dependent RNA polymerase to the given template? 3'TACATGGCAAATATCCATTCA5'
5'AUGUACCGUUUAUAGGUAAGU3' 5'AUGUAAAGUUUAUAGGUAAGU3' 5'AUGUACCGUUUAUAGGGAAGU3' 5'ATGTACCGTTTATAGGTAAGT3'
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Match List I with List II: Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
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21
Given below are two statements regarding RNA polymerase in prokaryotes. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Statement I is true but Statement II is false Statement I is false but Statement II is true Both Statement I and Statement II are true Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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22
Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct Both Statement I and Statement II are correct Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
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23
Match List-I with List-II:
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
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Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Statement I is true but Statement II is false Statement I is false but Statement II is true Both Statement I and Statement II are true Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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25
Unequivocal proof that DNA is the genetic material was first proposed by
Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase Avery, MacLeod and McCarty Wilkins and Franklin Frederick Griffith
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What is the role of RNA polymerase III in the process of transcription in Eukaryotes?
Transcription of tRNA, 5S rRNA and snRNA Transcription of precursor of mRNA Transcription of only snRNAs Transcription of rRNAs (28S, 18S and 5.8S)
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Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) refer to
All genes that are expressed as proteins. All genes whether expressed or unexpressed. Certain important expressed genes. All genes that are expressed as RNA.
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28
How many different proteins does the ribosome consist of?
60 40 20 80
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Match List I with List II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
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Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false. Statement I is true but Statement II is false. Statement I is false but Statement II is true. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
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