Cell Biology In Biotechnology — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 26
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Match the products in Group I with the applications in Group II . Group I Group II P. Digoxin 1. Muscle relaxant Q. Stevioside 2. Anti-cancer agent R. Atropine 3. Cardiovascular disorder S. Vinblastine 4. Sweetener
Correct Answer: Option C — P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2 is the correct answer to “Match the products in Group I with the applications in Group II . Group I Group II P. Digoxin 1. Muscle relaxant Q. Stevioside 2. Anti-cancer agent R. Atropine 3. Cardiovascular disorder S. Vinblastine 4. Sweetener”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
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Question 2 of 26
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A cell in G 1 of interphase has 12 chromosomes. How many chromatids will be found per cell during metaphase II of meiosis?
Correct Answer: Option B — 12
Detailed Academic Explanation:
12 is the correct answer to “A cell in G 1 of interphase has 12 chromosomes. How many chromatids will be found per cell during metaphase II of meiosis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
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Question 3 of 26
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Which of the following is a Pattern Recognition Receptor (PRR)?
Correct Answer: Option B — Mannose-binding lectin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mannose-binding lectin is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a Pattern Recognition Receptor (PRR)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 4 of 26
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Peptidyl transferase are associated to
Correct Answer: Option B — Larger subunit of ribosomes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Larger subunit of ribosomes is the correct answer to “Peptidyl transferase are associated to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 5 of 26
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In eukaryotes, cytokinesis is inhibited by
Correct Answer: Option A — Cytochalasin D
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cytochalasin D is the correct answer to “In eukaryotes, cytokinesis is inhibited by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 6 of 26
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Apoptosis is characterized by
Correct Answer: Option B — Programmed cell death
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Programmed cell death is the correct answer to “Apoptosis is characterized by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 7 of 26
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Cell type A secretes molecule X into the culture medium. Cell type B in the same culture responds to the molecule X by expressing protein Y. Which one of the following modes of signaling represents the interaction between A and B?
Correct Answer: Option C — Paracrine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Paracrine is the correct answer to “Cell type A secretes molecule X into the culture medium. Cell type B in the same culture responds to the molecule X by expressing protein Y. Which one of the following modes of signaling represents the interaction between A and B”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 8 of 26
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The cytokinetic organelle in plant cells is
Correct Answer: Option B — Phragmoplast
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Phragmoplast is the correct answer to “The cytokinetic organelle in plant cells is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 9 of 26
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The most variable period of the cell cycle is
Correct Answer: Option C — G1 phase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
G1 phase is the correct answer to “The most variable period of the cell cycle is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 10 of 26
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Which of the following are energy transducing membranes? P. Plasma membrane of bacteria Q. Inner membrane of chloroplasts R. Inner membrane of mitochondria
Correct Answer: Option B — P and R only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P and R only is the correct answer to “Which of the following are energy transducing membranes? P. Plasma membrane of bacteria Q. Inner membrane of chloroplasts R. Inner membrane of mitochondria”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 11 of 26
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Which of the following statements are correct about eukaryotic cell cycle? P. CDKs can phosphorylate proteins in the absence of cyclins. Q. CDKs can be inactivated by phosphorylation. R. Degradation of cyclins is required for cell cycle progression. S. CDKs are not involved in chromosome condensation.
Correct Answer: Option D — Q and R only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Q and R only is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements are correct about eukaryotic cell cycle? P. CDKs can phosphorylate proteins in the absence of cyclins. Q. CDKs can be inactivated by phosphorylation. R. Degradation of cyclins is required for cell cycle progression. S. CDKs are not involved in chromosome condensation.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 12 of 26
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Lysosomes contain
Correct Answer: Option A — Lytic enzymes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lytic enzymes is the correct answer to “Lysosomes contain”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 13 of 26
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Murein is a
Correct Answer: Option B — Peptidoglycan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Peptidoglycan is the correct answer to “Murein is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
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Question 14 of 26
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Centromere duplication begins as the cell
Correct Answer: Option A — Enters the S-phase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Enters the S-phase is the correct answer to “Centromere duplication begins as the cell”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
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Question 15 of 26
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The proton-sugar transporter in bacteria is
Correct Answer: Option B — Symport
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Symport is the correct answer to “The proton-sugar transporter in bacteria is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 16 of 26
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The lipopolysaccharides present in bacterial cell wall has lipid A which is connected to
Correct Answer: Option B — Core polysaccharide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Core polysaccharide is the correct answer to “The lipopolysaccharides present in bacterial cell wall has lipid A which is connected to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 17 of 26
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When thymidine synthesis is inhibited, eukaryotic cells will be arrested at
Correct Answer: Option C — G1/S interphase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
G1/S interphase is the correct answer to “When thymidine synthesis is inhibited, eukaryotic cells will be arrested at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 18 of 26
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Human olfactory receptors are
Correct Answer: Option B — G-protein coupled receptors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
G-protein coupled receptors is the correct answer to “Human olfactory receptors are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 19 of 26
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Match sub-cellular organelles listed in Group I with their features listed in Group II . Group I Group II P. Mitochondrion 1. Single membrane enclosed Q. Chloroplast 2. Double-membrane enclosed R. Nucleus 3. Maternal inheritance S. Endoplasmic reticulum 4. Endosymbiotic origin
Correct Answer: Option C — P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1 is the correct answer to “Match sub-cellular organelles listed in Group I with their features listed in Group II . Group I Group II P. Mitochondrion 1. Single membrane enclosed Q. Chloroplast 2. Double-membrane enclosed R. Nucleus 3. Maternal inheritance S. Endoplasmic reticulum 4. Endosymbiotic origin”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 20 of 26
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Which one of the following statements is true for actin?
Correct Answer: Option A — Actin filament is structurally polarized, and the two ends are not identical
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Actin filament is structurally polarized, and the two ends are not identical is the correct answer to “Which one of the following statements is true for actin”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 21 of 26
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Choose the correct signal transduction pathway.
Correct Answer: Option A — Hormone → 7 TM receptor → G protein → cAMP → PKA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hormone → 7 TM receptor → G protein → cAMP → PKA is the correct answer to “Choose the correct signal transduction pathway.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
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Question 22 of 26
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A mutant G a protein with increased GTPase activity would
Correct Answer: Option D — Show decreased signaling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Show decreased signaling is the correct answer to “A mutant G a protein with increased GTPase activity would”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 23 of 26
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Match the organelles in Group I with their functions in Group II . Group I Group II P. Lysosome 1. Digestion of foreign substances Q. Smooth ER 2. Protein targeting R. Golgi apparatus 3. Lipid synthesis S. Nucleolus 4. Protein synthesis 5. rRNA synthesis
Correct Answer: Option C — P-2, Q-5, R-3, S-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-2, Q-5, R-3, S-4 is the correct answer to “Match the organelles in Group I with their functions in Group II . Group I Group II P. Lysosome 1. Digestion of foreign substances Q. Smooth ER 2. Protein targeting R. Golgi apparatus 3. Lipid synthesis S. Nucleolus 4. Protein synthesis 5. rRNA synthesis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 24 of 26
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Chromosomes counting is best done during
Correct Answer: Option D — Metaphase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Metaphase is the correct answer to “Chromosomes counting is best done during”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 25 of 26
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Match the entries in Group I with those in Group II . Group I Group II P. MTT 1. Dihydrofolate reductase Q. Annexin V 2. Succinate dehydrogenase R. Methotrexate 3. Microtubules S. Taxol 4. Phosphatidylserine
Correct Answer: Option B — P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3 is the correct answer to “Match the entries in Group I with those in Group II . Group I Group II P. MTT 1. Dihydrofolate reductase Q. Annexin V 2. Succinate dehydrogenase R. Methotrexate 3. Microtubules S. Taxol 4. Phosphatidylserine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
Question 26 of 26
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Beta oxidation pathway of fatty acid oxidation resembles
Correct Answer: Option A — Krebs cycle
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Krebs cycle is the correct answer to “Beta oxidation pathway of fatty acid oxidation resembles”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Cell Biology In Biotechnology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Cell Biology In Biotechnology
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