DNA and Replication of DNA Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) PDF Download

MCQ 1: Short pieces of the DNA that are formed on the lagging strand having the number of nucleotides ranges between

1. 10-22 nucleotides
2. 11-300 nucleotides
3. 15-150 nucleotides
4. 15-250 nucleotides

MCQ 2: During the DNA synthesis with the addition of each nucleotide, a pyrophosphate molecule is being

1. added
2. Removed
3. Combined with each nucleotide
4. Inhibited the entry of nucleotide

MCQ 3: The separation between two complementary strands of the DNA creating a

1. Junction
2. Knot
3. Bubble
4. Separation

MCQ 4: Replication of the DNA occurs during the

1. Gap phase of cell division
2. Synthesis phase of Cell Cycle
3. Growth phase of Cell Cycle
4. Dormant phase

MCQ 5: A short fragment of the RNA is needed for the synthesis of the new DNA strands termed as

1. Initiator
2. Primer
3. Ligase
4. Vector