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Question 1

MCQ

Read the question, then carefully choose the correct answer(s).

Appeared in Year: 2019

Which one of the following statement about M-phase Cyclin is correct? (December)

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

Synthesis of new Cyclin, but not destruction is essential for cell cycle progression

b.

Cyclin synthesis and destruction is essential for cell cycle progression

c.

Cyclic pattern of Cyclin protein is regulated by the controlled translation of stored Cyclin transcripts, and not dependent on fresh transcription.

d.

Cyclin and the corresponding kinase (s), both exhibit cyclic expression pattern during cell cycle

Question 2

MCQ

Read the question, then carefully choose the correct answer(s).

Appeared in Year: 2023

A cruciform structure of chromosomes during meiosis is a characteristic feature of: (June)

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

Translocation

b.

Inversion

c.

Deletion

d.

Duplication

Question 3

MCQ

Read the question, then carefully choose the correct answer(s).

Appeared in Year: 2022

The following statements are made with reference to the structure of the nucleosome:

A. The histone tetramer in the core of the nucleosome comprises H2A , H2B, H3 and H4.

B. The N-terminal tails of the core histones are believed to stabilize the 30 nm fiber of nucleosome DNA by their interactions with adjacent nucleosomes.

C. The post-translational modifications of the N-terminal tails as well as globular domains of the core histones modulate transcriptional events

D. According to the zigzag model of the 30 nm fiber the linker DNA circles around the central axis of the fiber as the DNA moves from one nucleosome to the next.

Which of the following combinations represents all correct statements? (February Shift 2)

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

C and D only

b.

B and C only

c.

A, B and C

d.

B and D only