Q. Which of the following is NOT a common type of gas chromatography?
A.
Capillary gas chromatography
B.
Packed column gas chromatography
C.
Supercritical fluid chromatography
D.
Gas-solid chromatography
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Solution
Supercritical fluid chromatography is not a type of gas chromatography; it uses supercritical fluids as the mobile phase.
Correct Answer:
C
— Supercritical fluid chromatography
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical PCR reaction?
A.
Template DNA
B.
Primers
C.
Nucleotides
D.
RNA polymerase
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Solution
RNA polymerase is not used in PCR; instead, Taq polymerase is used for DNA synthesis.
Correct Answer:
D
— RNA polymerase
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a component of the adaptive immune system?
A.
B cells
B.
T cells
C.
Macrophages
D.
Antibodies
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Solution
Macrophages are part of the innate immune system, while B cells, T cells, and antibodies are components of the adaptive immune system.
Correct Answer:
C
— Macrophages
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?
A.
Heart
B.
Blood vessels
C.
Lungs
D.
Blood
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Solution
The lungs are part of the respiratory system, not the cardiovascular system.
Correct Answer:
C
— Lungs
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a component of the genetic code?
A.
Amino acids
B.
Codons
C.
Nucleotides
D.
Proteins
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Solution
Proteins are the end products of gene expression, not a component of the genetic code itself.
Correct Answer:
D
— Proteins
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a component of the lac operon?
A.
Promoter
B.
Operator
C.
Repressor
D.
Enhancer
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Solution
The lac operon consists of a promoter, operator, and structural genes, but does not include an enhancer.
Correct Answer:
D
— Enhancer
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a component of the ribosome?
A.
rRNA
B.
tRNA
C.
Proteins
D.
mRNA
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Solution
mRNA is not a component of the ribosome; it is the template for translation.
Correct Answer:
D
— mRNA
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the activity of immobilized enzymes?
A.
pH
B.
Temperature
C.
Enzyme concentration
D.
Support material
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Solution
While pH, temperature, and support material affect the activity of immobilized enzymes, enzyme concentration is typically controlled in the reaction mixture.
Correct Answer:
C
— Enzyme concentration
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the rate of rigor mortis?
A.
Ambient temperature
B.
Body mass
C.
Time of death
D.
Presence of disease
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Solution
The time of death is not a factor affecting the rate of rigor mortis; rather, it is influenced by temperature, body mass, and other conditions.
Correct Answer:
C
— Time of death
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a feature of acute inflammation?
A.
Vasodilation
B.
Increased vascular permeability
C.
Tissue necrosis
D.
Neutrophil infiltration
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Solution
Tissue necrosis is not a feature of acute inflammation; rather, it can be a consequence of prolonged inflammation or injury.
Correct Answer:
C
— Tissue necrosis
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a function of RNA?
A.
Protein synthesis
B.
Genetic information storage
C.
Catalysis of biochemical reactions
D.
Regulation of gene expression
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Solution
RNA does not store genetic information; that function is primarily performed by DNA.
Correct Answer:
B
— Genetic information storage
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a function of the endocrine system?
A.
Regulating metabolism
B.
Controlling growth and development
C.
Facilitating voluntary muscle movement
D.
Maintaining homeostasis
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Solution
The endocrine system regulates various bodily functions, but it does not control voluntary muscle movement, which is managed by the nervous system.
Correct Answer:
C
— Facilitating voluntary muscle movement
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a function of the integumentary system?
A.
Protection against pathogens
B.
Regulation of body temperature
C.
Production of insulin
D.
Sensation
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Solution
The integumentary system does not produce insulin; that function is performed by the pancreas.
Correct Answer:
C
— Production of insulin
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient essential for bacterial growth?
A.
Carbon
B.
Nitrogen
C.
Phosphorus
D.
Zinc
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Solution
Zinc is a micronutrient, while carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus are macronutrients essential for bacterial growth.
Correct Answer:
D
— Zinc
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which antibodies can neutralize pathogens?
A.
Agglutination
B.
Opsonization
C.
Neutralization
D.
Phagocytosis
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Solution
Phagocytosis is a process carried out by immune cells, not a direct mechanism of antibody action.
Correct Answer:
D
— Phagocytosis
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a method for introducing recombinant DNA into host cells?
A.
Electroporation
B.
Microinjection
C.
Transformation
D.
Natural selection
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Solution
Natural selection is not a method for introducing recombinant DNA into host cells; it is a process of evolution.
Correct Answer:
D
— Natural selection
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a method of enzyme regulation?
A.
Allosteric modulation
B.
Covalent modification
C.
Substrate saturation
D.
Gene expression regulation
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Solution
Substrate saturation refers to the concentration of substrate and is not a regulatory mechanism itself.
Correct Answer:
C
— Substrate saturation
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a method of horizontal gene transfer?
A.
Transformation
B.
Transduction
C.
Conjugation
D.
Mitosis
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Solution
Mitosis is a process of cell division and is not a method of horizontal gene transfer.
Correct Answer:
D
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a method of introducing foreign DNA into plant cells?
A.
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
B.
Gene gun (biolistics)
C.
Electroporation
D.
Natural selection
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Solution
Natural selection is not a method of introducing foreign DNA into plant cells; it is a process that occurs in nature.
Correct Answer:
D
— Natural selection
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a product of glycolysis?
A.
NADH
B.
ATP
C.
FADH2
D.
Pyruvate
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Solution
FADH2 is not produced in glycolysis; it is produced in the citric acid cycle.
Correct Answer:
C
— FADH2
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a product of the Krebs cycle?
A.
NADH
B.
FADH2
C.
ATP
D.
Glucose
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Solution
Glucose is not a product of the Krebs cycle; it is consumed in glycolysis.
Correct Answer:
D
— Glucose
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a product of the TCA cycle?
A.
NADH
B.
FADH2
C.
ATP
D.
Glucose
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Solution
Glucose is not a product of the TCA cycle; it is a substrate for glycolysis.
Correct Answer:
D
— Glucose
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for brucellosis?
A.
Consumption of unpasteurized dairy products
B.
Working with livestock
C.
Traveling to endemic areas
D.
Living in urban areas
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Solution
Living in urban areas is not a risk factor for brucellosis; the disease is more common in rural and agricultural settings.
Correct Answer:
D
— Living in urban areas
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a source of carbohydrates?
A.
Fruits
B.
Vegetables
C.
Meat
D.
Grains
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Solution
Meat is not a source of carbohydrates; it is primarily a source of protein.
Correct Answer:
C
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a step in the transcription process?
A.
Initiation
B.
Elongation
C.
Termination
D.
Replication
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Solution
Replication is not a step in transcription; it refers to the process of copying DNA.
Correct Answer:
D
— Replication
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of foodborne illness?
A.
Vomiting
B.
Fever
C.
Rash
D.
Abdominal cramps
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Solution
A rash is not a typical symptom of foodborne illness.
Correct Answer:
C
— Rash
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a terminal electron acceptor in anaerobic respiration?
A.
Sulfate
B.
Nitrate
C.
Oxygen
D.
Carbon dioxide
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Solution
Oxygen is not used as a terminal electron acceptor in anaerobic respiration.
Correct Answer:
C
— Oxygen
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a type of biochip?
A.
DNA microarray
B.
Protein microarray
C.
RNA sequencing chip
D.
Glucose meter
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Solution
A glucose meter is a device for measuring blood glucose levels, not classified as a biochip, which typically refers to microarrays for biomolecular analysis.
Correct Answer:
D
— Glucose meter
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a type of bioreactor?
A.
Batch reactor
B.
Continuous stirred-tank reactor
C.
Membrane bioreactor
D.
Gas chromatograph
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Solution
A gas chromatograph is an analytical instrument used for separating and analyzing compounds, not a type of bioreactor.
Correct Answer:
D
— Gas chromatograph
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a type of toxin produced by Clostridium perfringens?
A.
Alpha toxin
B.
Beta toxin
C.
Epsilon toxin
D.
Gamma toxin
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Solution
Clostridium perfringens produces alpha, beta, and epsilon toxins, but not gamma toxin.
Correct Answer:
D
— Gamma toxin
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