The disease caused by the fungus Candida albicans is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The disease caused by the fungus Candida albicans is called:
A. Histoplasmosis
B. Ringworm
C. Aspergillosis
D. Candidiasis
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Candidiasis (thrush) is an opportunistic infection caused by Candida albicans, affecting mucous membranes and sometimes systemic. Ringworm is dermatophytes.

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Consider statements about genetics: 1. A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a protein. 2. Alleles are alternative forms of a gene. 3. The phenotype is the genetic makeup of an organism. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 2 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A gene is a specific sequence of nucleotides in DNA that serves as the fundamental unit of heredity, typically coding for a specific protein or RNA molecule. Alleles are different versions or alternative forms of the same gene that occupy the same locus on homologous chromosomes and determine variations in a trait. The genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, while the phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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Question #2
Consider statements about microorganisms: 1. Bacteria are prokaryotes. 2. Fungi are eukaryotes. 3. Viruses have a cellular structure. Which are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Bacteria are unicellular prokaryotic organisms, characterized by the absence of a true, membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Fungi are eukaryotic organisms, possessing a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, and can be unicellular (yeasts) or multicellular (molds, mushrooms). Viruses are acellular, non-cellular entities; they consist of genetic material (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat (capsid) and lack any cellular structure or independent metabolic machinery. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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Question #3
Assertion (A): Restriction enzymes are used in recombinant DNA technology.
Reason (R): They cut DNA at specific recognition sequences.
A. A false, R true.
B. A true, R false.
C. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation.
D. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Restriction endonucleases cut DNA at specific palindrome sequences, generating sticky or blunt ends, which can be ligated to vector DNA. This is the basis of genetic engineering. R explains A.

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