Modifications and Mutagenesis MCQs

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Q21.
A megaprimer method is a ____ stage approach and uses _____ oligonucleotide primers.

a.

two, two

b.

two, three

c.

one, two

d.

one, three

Discuss
Answer: (b).two, three
Q22.
Choose the correct statement.

a.

There are two flanking primers and they are having mutations

b.

There is one primer which anneals the target sequence and is having mutation

c.

Either of the flanking primers or the primer is annealing to the target sequence is having mutation

d.

One of the flanking primer and the primer annealing to the target sequence is having mutation

Discuss
Answer: (b).There is one primer which anneals the target sequence and is having mutation
Q23.
A substance that induces unregulated growth processes in cells or tissues leading to cancer are called as

a.

mutagen

b.

carcinogen

c.

Pathogens

d.

Microbes

Discuss
Answer: (b).carcinogen
Q24.
Mutagens can be

a.

Interferes the functions of nucleotides

b.

Physical agent

c.

Chemical agent

d.

all of above

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of above
Q25.
Carcinogens are always

a.

mutagens

b.

mutants

c.

point mutants

d.

silent mutant

Discuss
Answer: (a).mutagens
Q26.
A permanent change of the nucleotide sequence of the genome is called

a.

gene expression

b.

bonding

c.

mutation

d.

replication

Discuss
Answer: (c).mutation
Q27.
In humans naturally occurring oxidative DNA damages arise per cell per day at least

a.

10,000 times

b.

50,000 times

c.

30,000 times

d.

60,000 times

Discuss
Answer: (a).10,000 times
Q28.
Mutations in gene can

a.

have no effect

b.

alter the product of gene

c.

prevent the gene from proper functioning

d.

all of above

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of above
Q29.
Single base substitutions are called as

a.

mutations

b.

point mutations

c.

replication

d.

recombination

Discuss
Answer: (b).point mutations
Q30.
The change in nucleotide sequence of a short region of genome is called

a.

replication

b.

recombination

c.

repair

d.

mutation

Discuss
Answer: (d).mutation
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