Life Sciences

Comprehensive quiz covering molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, plant science, and microbiology for GATE Biology preparation

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

CD 8 is a transmembrane glycoprotein present in

  1. Cytotoxic T cells
  2. Helper T cells
  3. Suppressor T cells
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Only 3
  4. 1 and 2
  5. 2 and 3
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

_________________ is an electrophoretic technique for the detection of hydrolytic enzymes.

  1. Electroporation
  2. Zymography
  3. Enzyme assays
  4. Enzyme immobilisation
  5. Enzymology
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following sets represents synthetic oestrogens only?

  1. Chlorotrianisene, estrone, estriol
  2. Diethylstilbestrol, estrone, fosfestrol
  3. Estriol, diethylstilbestrol, fosfestrol
  4. Chlorotrianisene, diethylstilbestrol, fosfestrol
  5. Estrone, estriol, fosfestrol
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

  1. MAtDB: a model organism database for Arabidopsis
  2. BLAST: A comprehensive database for the study of human genetics and molecular biology
  3. PROSITE: First secondary database developed
  4. Entrez: An information retrieval tool of NCBI GenBank
  5. DDBJ: A biological database that collects DNA sequences
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. Restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA molecule.
  2. Restriction enzymes used in recombinant technology are Type II restriction enzymes.
  3. Restriction sites of type II enzymes are generally palindromic sequences.
  4. Type II restriction enzymes require Ca2+ as a cofactor ions for their activity.
  5. Both the statements B and D.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Identify the mismatched pairs.
A. Chaperones: infectious proteinaceous particles.
B. Domains: Independently folded functional unit of a protein.
C. Prion: Proteins that assist in proper folding of proteins.
D. Zinc finger: Small, functional, independently folded domain that coordinates one or more zinc ions to stabilise its structure.

  1. A and B
  2. B and C
  3. A and C
  4. B and D
  5. A, C and D
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a pair of synthetic auxins used as herbicides?

  1. IAA and IBA
  2. IAA and NAA
  3. 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T
  4. IBA and 2,4-D
  5. IBA and NAA
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Match the column - I with column – II and select the correct option

Column – I
        </strong>|<strong>Column &#x2013; II</strong>|

|A. Replication of the genome|1. C phase|
|B. Formation of cleavage furrow in animal cells|2. S phase|
|C. Primary growth phase of a cell|3. M phase|
|D. Spindle formation|4. G1 phase|

  1. A – 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4
  2. A – 2, B – 1, C – 4, D – 3
  3. A – 3, B – 2, C – 1, D – 4
  4. A – 2, B – 3, C – 4, D – 1
  5. A – 4, B – 3, C – 2, D – 1
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are correct about micro biosensors?

  1. Microbiosensors are based on piezoelectric effect.
  2. They can be integrated on one chip and are useful for measuring various substrates in a small amount of sample solution simultaneously.
  3. It is possible to develop disposable transducers for biosensors through mass production.
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Only 3
  4. 1 and 2
  5. 2 and 3
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which one of the following statements is not applicable to Rifamycin?

  1. It is derived from Amycolatopsis rifamycinica.
  2. It is a bactericidal antibiotic drug.
  3. It is used to treat tuberculosis.
  4. It specifically inhibits bacterial RNA-dependent DNA polymerase.
  5. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Random amplified polymorphic DNA is a technique for __________________________.

  1. the cross linkage of antigens by antibodies
  2. revealing intra-specific variation and diversity between species
  3. selection of somaclones that are resistant to herbicides
  4. reduction or elimination of the expression of individual genes
  5. transferring geometric shapes on a mask to the surface of a silicon wafer
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following amino acids can act as metabolic precursor for synthesis of cysteine and glycine?

  1. Aspartate
  2. Glutamate
  3. Phenylalanine
  4. Serine
  5. Threonine
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Match the column – I with column – II and select the correct option

Column – I
        </strong>|<strong>Column &#x2013; II</strong>|

|A. Explant|1. Molecular stitchers|
|B. Probe|2. Fragment of DNA or RNA|
|C. Restriction endonucleases|3. Plant part for tissue culture|
|D. Ligases|4. Molecular scissors|

  1. A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1
  2. A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3
  3. A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
  4. A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1
  5. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The ability of the component cells of callus to form a whole plant is known as ___________________.

  1. redifferentiation
  2. dedifferentiation
  3. organ culture
  4. micropropagation
  5. grafting
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which one of the following sets of antibiotics acts by inhibiting bacterial DNA synthesis?

  1. Azithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, Tetracycline
  2. Ofloxacin, Metronidazole, Penicillin G
  3. Ciprofloxacin, Ofloxacin, Metronidazole
  4. Azithromycin, Tetracycline, Gentamicin
  5. Tetracycline, Penicillin G, Ciprofloxacin