The blood group known as the universal donor is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The blood group known as the universal donor is:
A. B negative
B. A positive
C. AB positive
D. O negative
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
O negative blood lacks A, B, and Rh antigens, so it can be transfused to any recipient without causing agglutination, making it the universal donor.

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The 'central dogma' of molecular biology states that information flows:
A. DNA → Protein → RNA
B. DNA → RNA → Protein
C. Protein → RNA → DNA
D. RNA → DNA → Protein

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The central dogma, proposed by Francis Crick, describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA (transcription) and then to protein (translation). Information cannot flow from protein to nucleic acid. However, exceptions exist: reverse transcription (RNA → DNA) in retroviruses, and some regulatory RNA functions. The fundamental principle still holds.

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The enzyme that removes RNA primers and replaces them with DNA during replication is:
A. DNA polymerase III
B. Ligase
C. Helicase
D. DNA polymerase I

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
In prokaryotes, DNA polymerase I has 5'→3' exonuclease activity that removes the RNA primer and fills the gap with DNA. DNA polymerase III adds nucleotides to the growing strand. Ligase seals the nicks. Helicase unwinds DNA. In eukaryotes, RNase H removes primers and DNA polymerase δ fills the gap.

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Consider statements about biotechnology: 1. PCR amplifies DNA. 2. Gel electrophoresis separates DNA by size. 3. Restriction enzymes join DNA fragments. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a powerful molecular technique used to exponentially amplify a specific segment of DNA, creating millions of copies from a small initial sample. Gel electrophoresis is a laboratory method used to separate DNA, RNA, or protein molecules based on their size and charge by applying an electric field through a gel matrix. Restriction enzymes are molecular scissors that cut DNA at specific sequences; DNA ligase is the enzyme that joins DNA fragments together. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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