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This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Cell Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
p53 is capable of binding to which family of proteins? |
| A. | Bcl-1 |
| B. | Bcl-2 |
| C. | Bcl-3 |
| D. | Bcl-4 |
| Answer» C. Bcl-3 | |
| 2. |
p53 is a _________ |
| A. | translation factor |
| B. | polymerase |
| C. | endonuclease |
| D. | transcription factor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
For the development of cancer, which of the following is the most influential component of the genome? |
| A. | EGF |
| B. | Cytochrome c |
| C. | TP53 |
| D. | T53 |
| Answer» D. T53 | |
| 4. |
When was the genetic basis of retinoblastoma first explained? |
| A. | 1961 |
| B. | 1971 |
| C. | 1981 |
| D. | 1991 |
| Answer» C. 1981 | |
| 5. |
The first tumor-suppressor gene to be studied is associated with ______________________ |
| A. | myeloma |
| B. | sarcoma |
| C. | retinoblastoma |
| D. | carcinoma |
| Answer» D. carcinoma | |
| 6. |
The oncogenes act __________________ |
| A. | dominantly |
| B. | recessively |
| C. | occasionally |
| D. | frequently |
| Answer» B. recessively | |
| 7. |
Proto-oncogenes are possessed by the ______________________ |
| A. | RNA virus |
| B. | DNA virus |
| C. | Cells themselves |
| D. | Pathogenic bacteria |
| Answer» D. Pathogenic bacteria | |
| 8. |
Oncogenes promote the growth of cancer cells. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 9. |
Which of the following is a test for detecting precancerous cells? |
| A. | MRI |
| B. | CT Scan |
| C. | Pap smear |
| D. | Endoscopy |
| Answer» D. Endoscopy | |
| 10. |
The expression of telomerase on cancer cells can be considered an epigenetic change. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 11. |
Leukemias usually arise from _________ |
| A. | epithelial cells |
| B. | neurons |
| C. | blood-forming tissues |
| D. | epidermal cells |
| Answer» D. epidermal cells | |
| 12. |
The most common solid tumors – breast, colon etc. arise in _____________ cells. |
| A. | epithelial |
| B. | mesothelial |
| C. | nerve cells |
| D. | muscle cells |
| Answer» B. mesothelial | |
| 13. |
Cancer is monoclonal. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |