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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

The net electric charge on DNA and histones is

A

both positive

B

both negative

C

Both (a) and (b)

D

zero

6
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

The promoter site and the terminator site for transcription are located at

A

$3^{\prime}$ (downstream) end and $5^{\prime}$ (upstream) end, respectively of the transcription unit

B

$5^{\prime}$ (upstream) end and $3^{\prime}$ (downstream) end, respectively of the transcription unit

C
the $5^{\prime}$ (upstream) end
D

the $3^{\prime}$ (downstream) end

7
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

Which of the following statements is the most appropriate for sickle-cell anaemia?

A

It cannot be treated with iron supplements

B

It is a molecular disease

C

It confers resistance to acquiring malaria

D

All of the above

8
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

One of the following is true with respect to AUG

A

it codes for methionine only

B

it is also an initiation codon

C

it codes for methionine in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes

D

All of the above

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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

The first genetic material could be

A

protein

B

carbohydrates

C

DNA

D

RNA