Which of the following codons has a dual role in the genetic code?
| 1. | AUG | 2. | GUG |
| 3. | CUG | 4. | UUG |
DNA-dependent RNA polymerase catalyzes polymerization in:
| 1. | Only in 3’ – 5’ direction |
| 2. | Only in 5’ – 3’ direction |
| 3. | In both directions |
| 4. | In neither directions |
Which of the following helps in the termination of transcription?
| 1. | Sigma factor | 2. | Translocase |
| 3. | Ubiquitin | 4. | Rho factor |
Which of the following is true for both transcription and DNA replication?
| 1. | The principle of complementarity governs the processes |
| 2. | Only if the two strands act as a template |
| 3. | Only a segment of both strands is involved |
| 4. | Adenine base pairs with thymine |
The structure of the ribosome is made of:
| 1. | rRNA and Proteins |
| 2. | rRNA and Polysaccharides |
| 3. | mRNA, rRNA and tRNA |
| 4. | RNA, DNA and Proteins |
Who proposed a semi-conservative mode of replication for DNA?
| 1. | Watson and Crick | 2. | Meselson and Stahl |
| 3. | Hershey and Chase | 4. | Beadle and Tatum |
Which of the following acts as the substrate and provides energy for DNA replication?
| 1. | Dideoxyribonucleoside triphospahtes |
| 2. | Ribonucleoside triphosphates |
| 3. | Deoxyribonucleoside triphospahtes |
| 4. | Deoxyribonucleotide triphosphates |
In actual structure, tRNA is a compact molecule that looks like a/an:
| 1. | Cloverleaf | 2. | Railroad |
| 3. | Inverted L | 4. | Alpha helix |