CUET-PG SERIES Biology
Structure Of Dna And Rna
10 previous year questions.
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Yield: Medium
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2023 Chapter Questions 10 MCQs
01
PYQ 2023
medium
biology ID: cuet-pg-
In the double-helix structure of DNA two hydrogen bonds are formed between which two bases of the opposite strands?
1
Adenine with Guanine
2
Adenine with Thymine
3
Guanine with Cytosine
4
Guanine with Thymine
02
PYQ 2023
medium
biology ID: cuet-pg-
Which of the following are genetic elements?
(A) Plasmid
(B) Chromosome
(C) DNA polymerase
(D) Transposable element
(E) Genome
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) Plasmid
(B) Chromosome
(C) DNA polymerase
(D) Transposable element
(E) Genome
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(B), (C), (D), (E) only
2
(A), (B), (D), (E) only
3
(A), (B), (C), (E) only
4
(A), (C), (D), (E) only
03
PYQ 2023
medium
biology ID: cuet-pg-
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I (Moleculer Process) | List II (Molecule Involve) | ||
| A. | DNA Replication | I. | RNA Polymerase |
| B. | Transcription | II. | tRNA |
| C. | Protein folding | III. | DNA Gyrase |
| D. | Translation | IV. | Chaperones |
1
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
2
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
3
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
4
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
04
PYQ 2023
medium
biology ID: cuet-pg-
The method in which recombinant DNA is directly injected into the nucleus of an animal cell is known as :
1
Transformation
2
Transfection
3
Micro-injection
4
Gene marking
05
PYQ 2023
medium
biology ID: cuet-pg-
Given below are two statements: One is lebelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Protoplasts cannot take up DNA and are not capable of regenerating whole plants.
Reason R: Plant cells are encased in a thick cell wall made of cellulose that poses a barrier to efficient gene transfer.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Assertion A: Protoplasts cannot take up DNA and are not capable of regenerating whole plants.
Reason R: Plant cells are encased in a thick cell wall made of cellulose that poses a barrier to efficient gene transfer.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
3
A is true but R is false
4
A is false but R is true
06
PYQ 2023
medium
biology ID: cuet-pg-
Cloning with lambda replacement vectors involves the following steps. Arrange them from first to last, in the order they are performed.
A. Packaging of DNA to form viable phage particles
B. Using DNA ligase to connect lambda fragments to foreign DNA
C. Isolating vector DNA from phage particles
D. Infecting E-coli cells, with recombinant phage
E. Cutting vector DNA with suitable restriction enzyme
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. Packaging of DNA to form viable phage particles
B. Using DNA ligase to connect lambda fragments to foreign DNA
C. Isolating vector DNA from phage particles
D. Infecting E-coli cells, with recombinant phage
E. Cutting vector DNA with suitable restriction enzyme
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A, C, B, E, D
2
D, C, E, B, A
3
B, A, C, E, D
4
C, E, B, A, D
07
PYQ 2023
medium
biology ID: cuet-pg-
Which of the following is true for restriction enymes (RE).
A. RE belong to the class of nucleases.
B. Each RE cuts DNA at specific points.
C. Exonucleases remove nucleotides within the DNA while Endonucleases remove nucleotides from the end of DNA.
D. When cut with same RE, resultant DNA fragments have the same kind of 'sticky ends'.
E. Each RE recognizes a specific palindrome in the DNA.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. RE belong to the class of nucleases.
B. Each RE cuts DNA at specific points.
C. Exonucleases remove nucleotides within the DNA while Endonucleases remove nucleotides from the end of DNA.
D. When cut with same RE, resultant DNA fragments have the same kind of 'sticky ends'.
E. Each RE recognizes a specific palindrome in the DNA.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1
A, C, D & E only
2
B, C, D & E only
3
A, B, D & E only
4
B, D & E only
08
PYQ 2023
easy
biology ID: cuet-pg-
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
| List I (Type of Molecule) | List II (Description) | ||
| A. | Carbohydrate | I. | Chain of nucleotides |
| B. | Phospholipid | II. | One or more sugar units |
| C. | DNA | III. | Chain of amino acids |
| D. | Protein | IV. | Glycerol, fatty acids, phosphate |
1
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
2
A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
3
A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
4
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
09
PYQ 2023
medium
biology ID: cuet-pg-
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Viruses consist of a core of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat, called capsid.
Statement II: In Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) there is an additional external envelop or membrane made of lipids and proteins.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I: Viruses consist of a core of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat, called capsid.
Statement II: In Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) there is an additional external envelop or membrane made of lipids and proteins.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
10
PYQ 2023
medium
biology ID: cuet-pg-
DNA is synthesized in the cell by
1
Taq polymerase
2
DNA polymerase
3
Topoisomerase
4
RNAase