Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biochemistry.

This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biochemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Long interspersed elements are about ____________

A. 100 to 300 bp long
B. 200 to 400 bp long
C. 10 to 100 bp long
D. 6000 to 8000 bp long
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Short interspersed elements are about ____________

A. 100 to 300 bp long
B. 200 to 400 bp long
C. 10 to 100 bp long
D. 6000 to 8000 bp long
Answer» B. 200 to 400 bp long
Discussion
3.

Which out of the following statements is true about the human genome?

A. The human genome is believed to contain approximately 50,000 protein coding genes
B. All non-protein coding sequences in the genome are believed to be non-functional DNA
C. About 1.6% of the human genome encodes protein sequences
D. Intros are the sections of protein coding genes that actually encode amino acid sequences
Answer» D. Intros are the sections of protein coding genes that actually encode amino acid sequences
Discussion
4.

The extra chromosomal, self-replicating, double stranded, closed, circular DNA molecules are called ____________

A. Viruses
B. Phages
C. Chloroplasts
D. Plasmids
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

How many autosomes are there in humans?

A. 21 pairs
B. 44
C. 46
D. 48
Answer» C. 46
Discussion
6.

The lowest level of chromosome organization is _______________

A. Nucleosome
B. Solenoid
C. 30nm fiber
D. None of these
Answer» B. Solenoid
Discussion