Vector Biology Questions and Answers – Vectors and Cloning in Gram – Positive Bacteria – 1

This set of Vector Biology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Vectors and Cloning in Gram – Positive Bacteria – 1”.

1. In Gram-positive bacteria, there is a disparity in ___________ in the genomes.
a) AT content
b) GC content
c) Structure
d) Composition
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Answer: b
Explanation: In Gram-positive bacteria, the base composition of the different genomes ranges from less than 30 percent to more than 70 percent.

2. There are no universal cloning vectors for use with all Gram-positive bacteria.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: Given the disparity in GC content, the base composition of the different genomes ranges from less than 30 percent to more than 70 percent.

3. Streptomycetes are ______________
a) High GC content
b) Low GC content
c) Gram-negative bacteria
d) Low AT content
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Answer: a
Explanation: There are no universal cloning vehicles for use with all Gram-positive bacteria. One set of systems has been developed for high-GC organisms such as Streptomycetes and another for low-GC organisms.
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4. Which of the following is not a lactic acid producing bacteria?
a) Streptococcus
b) Lactococcus
c) Lactobacillus
d) Clostridium
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Answer: d
Explanation: The latter group comprises bacteria from unrelated genera Bacillus, Clostridium and lactic acid producing bacteria lactococcus, streptococcus, lactobacillus.

5. Bacillus subtilis is a _________ bacteria.
a) Gram-negative
b) Low-GC
c) High-GC
d) High-AT
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Answer: b
Explanation: Many of the cloning vectors used with Bacillus Subtilis and other low-GC bacteria are derived from plasmids found in Staphylococcus aureus.
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6. Cloning vectors for low-GC bacteria are derived from ________
a) Plasmids
b) Yeasts
c) Plants
d) Mammals
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Answer: a
Explanation: Many of the cloning vectors used with Bacillus Subtilis and other low-GC bacteria are derived from plasmids found in Staphylococcus aureus.

7. Plasmids from S. aureus transform into B. subtilis and express _____________ normally.
a) Lactic acid
b) Antibiotic resistance
c) Antibiotics
d) Crown gall
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Answer: b
Explanation: Plasmids from S.aureus can be transformed into B.subtilis, where they replicate and express antibiotic resistance normally.
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8. S. aureus plasmids carry ______ selectable markers.
a) More than one
b) One
c) No
d) Two
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Answer: b
Explanation: None of the S. aureus plasmids carries more than one selectable marker and so improved vectors have been constructed by gene manipulation.

9. Vector PC194 carries ____ gene of PT127.
a) TCR
b) PCR
c) CCR
d) GCR
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Answer: a
Explanation: Improved vectors have been constructed by gene manipulation.
For example, pHV11 is PC194 carrying the TCR gene of pT127.
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10. Which of the following is greatly reduced in plasmid vectors post insertion of exogenous DNA?
a) Size
b) Stability
c) Infection
d) Efficiency
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Answer: b
Explanation: In general, plasmids are stable in Bacillus subtilis, but segregative stability is greatly reduced following insertion of exogenous DNA.

11. Which of the following is a cryptic Bacillus plasmid?
a) Pta1060
b) Pta1100
c) Pta 10
d) BSA
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Answer: a
Explanation: Stable host-vector systems in B.subtilis are more likely if endogenous plasmids are used. Bron and colleagues have developed the cryptic Bacillus plasmid.

12. Hybrid vectors can replicate both in ________ and B. subtilis.
a) Mammals
b) Insects
c) Plants
d) E.coli
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Answer: d
Explanation: Because of difficulties experienced in direct cloning in B.subtilis, hybrid plasmids were constructed which can replicate in both E.coli and B. subtilis.

13. Which of the following is not a filamentous coliphage vector?
a) M13
b) Lambda
c) F1
d) Fd
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Answer: b
Explanation: M13, F1, FD are filamentous coliphages containing a circular single-stranded DNA molecule. These have been developed as vectors because of various advantages.

14. Coliphages are single-stranded vectors.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: M13, F1, FD are filamentous coliphages containing a circular single-stranded DNA molecule. These have been developed as vectors because of various advantages.

15. What is the average size of single-stranded vector?
a) 6400 nucleotides
b) 1200 nucleotides
c) 2500 nucleotides
d) 5500 nucleotides
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Answer: a
Explanation: The phage particles have dimensions 900*9 nm and contain a single-stranded circular DNA molecule, which is 6407 (M13) or 6408 (fD).

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