MCQs Series for Life Sciences

Chapter 1: Introduction to Biochemistry

1. DNA, RNA and proteins are

a. Homopolymers

b. Linear polymers

c. Monomeres

d. Heteromeres

2. DNA is aptly known as the

a. Information provider

b. Intermediary in the genetic information flow

c. Work-horse of the cell

d. Cellular structural backbone

3. RNA is aptly known as the

a. Information provider

b. Intermediary in the genetic information flow

c. Work horse of the cell

d. Cellular structural backbone ......

Chapter 1. Cellular Organization

1. Cells were first studied scientifically by

a. Robert Hooke

b. Robert Koch

c. Charles Darwin

d. Gregor Mendel

2. The first experiments in using microscopy were performed by

a. Robert Hooke

b. Van Leeuwenhoek

c. Charles Darwin

d. Gregor Mendel

Chapter 1. Gametes and Gametogenesis

1. The term meiosis means

a. Diminution

b. Sequestering

c. Recombine

d. Mixing

2. The number of nuclear divisions in meiosis is

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4 .......

Chapter 1. Discoveries in Genetics and Molecular Biology

1. That plants reproduce sexually was first reported by

a. Gregor Mendel

b. Aristotle

c. Nehemiah Grew

d. Joseph Kolreuter .....

Chapter 1. Introduction to Immunology

1. Immunological unresponsiveness denotes

a. Immunodeficiency

b. Inflammation

c. Tolerance

d. Autoimmunity .....