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  • Question
  • The RNA sarcoma viruses, the most strongly transforming viruses may transform which of the following cells in a culture?


  • Options
  • A. fibroblasts
  • B. myoblasts
  • C. iris epithelial
  • D. all of these

  • Correct Answer
  • all of these 


  • More questions

    • 1. The chief spoilage organisms on smoked fish are

    • Options
    • A. molds
    • B. bacteria
    • C. both (a) and (b)
    • D. fungi
    • Discuss
    • 2. HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus is considered unique because each virus contains:

    • Options
    • A. more than 100 copies of the viral genome
    • B. a genome made up of both DNA and RNA components
    • C. a viral enzyme known as reverse transcriptase
    • D. sticky proteins that allow it to bind tightly to host cells
    • Discuss
    • 3. The concentration of agar to obtain semi solid media is

    • Options
    • A. 1.5-20%
    • B. 0.5% or less
    • C. >10%
    • D. >10%but<20%
    • Discuss
    • 4. The butyric acid type of fermentation in acid or medium acid foods, with swelling of the container by the carbon dioxide and hydrogen gas is caused by

    • Options
    • A. C. butyricum
    • B. C. pasteurianum
    • C. both (a) and (b)
    • D. C. sporogenes
    • Discuss
    • 5. Complete destruction of the microorganisms is commonly known as

    • Options
    • A. disinfection
    • B. sterilization
    • C. antisepsis
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 6. Prontosil is

    • Options
    • A. an effective antibacterial when used in animals
    • B. an effective antibacterial when used in in-vitro cultures
    • C. an effective antibacterial both in animals as well as in in-vitro cultures
    • D. not used as an antibacterial agent
    • Discuss
    • 7. The membranes of which domains are chemically the most similar?

    • Options
    • A. Archaea and Bacteria
    • B. Bacteria and Eukarya
    • C. Eukarya and Archaea
    • D. membranes of all three domains are chemically identical
    • Discuss
    • 8. Which of the following is the agent associated with the development of neurodegenerative disease in livestock and humans?

    • Options
    • A. Prions
    • B. Viroids
    • C. virions
    • D. Virinos
    • Discuss
    • 9. The type of recombination that commonly occurs between a pair of homologous DNA sequences is,

    • Options
    • A. mutagenic recombination
    • B. site-specific recombination
    • C. replicative recombination
    • D. general recombination
    • Discuss
    • 10. The mechanism of passive or facilitated diffusion require

    • Options
    • A. metabolic energy
    • B. concentration of solute against an electrochemical gradient
    • C. accumulation of solute against an electrochemical gradient
    • D. accumulation or concentration of solute against an electrochemical gradient
    • Discuss


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