Molecular Basis of Medicine

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Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA molecule?

  1. Messenger RNA (mRNA)

  2. Transfer RNA (tRNA)

  3. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

  4. Small nuclear RNA (snRNA)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Small nuclear RNA (snRNA) is not a type of RNA molecule. It is a type of non-coding RNA that is involved in the processing of pre-messenger RNA (pre-mRNA) in the nucleus.

What is the primary function of DNA polymerase during DNA replication?

  1. Unwinding the DNA double helix

  2. Synthesizing new DNA strands

  3. Proofreading and correcting errors in DNA synthesis

  4. Ligating DNA fragments together


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary function of DNA polymerase during DNA replication is to synthesize new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to the growing DNA chain in the 5' to 3' direction.

Which of the following is NOT a type of genetic mutation?

  1. Substitution

  2. Deletion

  3. Insertion

  4. Transversion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transversion is not a type of genetic mutation. It is a type of point mutation in which a purine base (adenine or guanine) is replaced by a pyrimidine base (cytosine or thymine), or vice versa.

What is the name of the process by which cells repair damaged DNA?

  1. DNA replication

  2. DNA transcription

  3. DNA repair

  4. DNA translation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

DNA repair is the process by which cells identify and repair damaged DNA molecules. This process is essential for maintaining the integrity of the genome and preventing mutations.

Which of the following is NOT a type of protein structure?

  1. Primary structure

  2. Secondary structure

  3. Tertiary structure

  4. Quaternary structure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Quaternary structure is not a type of protein structure. It refers to the arrangement of multiple protein subunits into a functional complex.

What is the name of the process by which cells convert genetic information encoded in DNA into functional proteins?

  1. DNA replication

  2. DNA transcription

  3. DNA repair

  4. DNA translation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DNA translation is the process by which cells convert the genetic information encoded in DNA into a sequence of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.

Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA polymerase?

  1. RNA polymerase I

  2. RNA polymerase II

  3. RNA polymerase III

  4. RNA polymerase IV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

RNA polymerase IV is not a type of RNA polymerase. It is a type of enzyme that is involved in the synthesis of small nuclear RNA (snRNA) molecules.

What is the name of the genetic code that specifies the relationship between codons in mRNA and the corresponding amino acids?

  1. The genetic code

  2. The codon table

  3. The amino acid code

  4. The protein code


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The genetic code is the set of rules that specifies the relationship between codons in mRNA and the corresponding amino acids. This code is universal, meaning that it is the same in all living organisms.

Which of the following is NOT a type of genetic disorder?

  1. Autosomal dominant disorder

  2. Autosomal recessive disorder

  3. X-linked dominant disorder

  4. Y-linked disorder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Y-linked disorders are not a type of genetic disorder. They are a type of sex-linked disorder that is caused by mutations in genes located on the Y chromosome.

What is the name of the process by which cells divide and produce two identical daughter cells?

  1. Mitosis

  2. Meiosis

  3. Binary fission

  4. Budding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mitosis is the process by which cells divide and produce two identical daughter cells. This process is essential for growth, development, and repair of tissues.

Which of the following is NOT a type of genetic engineering technique?

  1. Gene cloning

  2. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

  3. DNA sequencing

  4. Gene therapy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

DNA sequencing is not a type of genetic engineering technique. It is a technique used to determine the sequence of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.

What is the name of the process by which cells divide and produce four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell?

  1. Mitosis

  2. Meiosis

  3. Binary fission

  4. Budding


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Meiosis is the process by which cells divide and produce four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. This process is essential for sexual reproduction.

Which of the following is NOT a type of gene mutation?

  1. Nonsense mutation

  2. Missense mutation

  3. Silent mutation

  4. Frameshift mutation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Silent mutations are not a type of gene mutation. They are mutations that do not change the amino acid sequence of the protein encoded by the gene.

What is the name of the process by which cells use oxygen to break down glucose and produce energy?

  1. Glycolysis

  2. Krebs cycle

  3. Electron transport chain

  4. Oxidative phosphorylation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oxidative phosphorylation is the process by which cells use oxygen to break down glucose and produce energy in the form of ATP.

Which of the following is NOT a type of cellular respiration?

  1. Aerobic respiration

  2. Anaerobic respiration

  3. Fermentation

  4. Photorespiration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Photorespiration is not a type of cellular respiration. It is a process that occurs in plants and other photosynthetic organisms to protect them from damage caused by excess light energy.

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