Explanation:
In nonsense mutation, a mutation in the DNA sequence stops the translation and results in an
incomplete and non functional protein. It codes for a stop codon. A mutation which causes insertion of
different amino acid in the polypeptide chain which results in an altered protein is called as misscense
mutation. Silent mutation is a type of mutation where the mutation in DNA will not result in amino acid
change.
Question: 7
Which of the following is called as pacemaker?
A. SAN (sino-atrial node)
B. AVN (atrio-ventricular node)
C. Right Ventricle
D. Aorta
E. Pulmonary vein
Correct Answer: A. SAN (sino-atrial node)
Explanation:
Sino-atrial node is a patch of tissue present in the right upper corner of the right atrium which is
responsible for initiating and maintaining the rhythmic contractile activity of the heart. Each wave of
excitation begins at this region and acts as stimulus for next wave of excitation and hence SAN is
called pacemaker.
Question: 8
Disulphide bond can be formed between
A. Two threonine molecules
B. Two serine molecules
C. Two cysteine molecules
D. A Tyrosine and Glycine molecule
E. An aspartic acid and glutamic acid molecule
Correct Answer: C. Two cysteine molecules
Explanation:
Disulphide bond is a covalent bond formed by the oxidation of two SH groups that are attached to
cysteine molecules. It can be inter or intra molecular bridges. Cysteine is the only amino acid that
have sulfhydryl group.
Question: 9
The malarial parasite plasmodium is
A. An amoeboid protozoan
B. A flagellated protozoan
C. A ciliated protozoan
D. A sporozoan
E. Both B and D
Correct Answer: D. A sporozoan