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January 2025 term · Big Data and Biological Networks · BSBT4002

Big Data and Biological Networks Quiz 1: 23 February 2025 (January 2025 term)

The IIT Madras BS Big Data and Biological Networks (Big Data and Biological Networks) Quiz 1 paper sat on 23 Feb 2025, in the January 2025 term: 27 questions for 50 marks in 120 minutes. Every question is below with its answer. Take it as a timed mock test to be marked, or read it through first.

Questions
27
Marks
50
Duration
120 min
MCQ
14
MSQ
8
Numerical
3
Written
2

Updated

Official paper: IIT M IMPROVEMENT AN EXAM QIM2 23 Feb 2025 · No negative marking.

Question 1

+1 markOne correct option

The bond between a phosphate group and the ribose sugar group in RNA is called which of the following?

  1. A

    Peptide bond

  2. B

    Glycosidic bond

  3. C

    Phosphodiester bond

  4. D

    Amide bond

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Correct answer

  • C

    Phosphodiester bond

Question 2

+1 markOne correct option

Translation is the process by which:

  1. A

    DNA gets converted to chromosomes

  2. B

    RNA gets converted to protein

  3. C

    Protein folding occurs to produce functional enzymes

  4. D

    Cells produce ATP

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Correct answer

  • B

    RNA gets converted to protein

Question 3

+1 markOne correct option

Which of the following is not true :

  1. A

    Genomics data is independent of the cell type

  2. B

    Transcriptomics data is dependent on a specific cell type

  3. C

    Both genomics data is independent of the cell type and transcriptomics data is dependent on a specific cell type are true

  4. D

    None of these statements are true

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  • D

    None of these statements are true

Question 4

+1 markOne correct option

What is the primary advantage of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) over traditional Sanger sequencing?

  1. A

    Longer read lengths.

  2. B

    Higher accuracy.

  3. C

    Higher throughput.

  4. D

    Lower cost per base.

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  • C

    Higher throughput.

Question 5

+1 markOne correct option

What do the term Okazaki fragments refer to?

  1. A

    Short fragments of DNA created before transcription

  2. B

    Byproducts of histone modifications

  3. C

    Short fragments of DNA created during replication on the 5’ to 3’ template strand

  4. D

    Short fragments of DNA created during replication on the 3’ to 5’ template strand

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Correct answer

  • D

    Short fragments of DNA created during replication on the 3’ to 5’ template strand

Question 6

+1 markOne correct option

Which of the following proteins is required for transcription:

  1. A

    DNA polymerase

  2. B

    Sigma factor

  3. C

    Uracilase

  4. D

    Ribonuclease

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Correct answer

  • B

    Sigma factor

Question 7

+2 marksOne or more correct options

Which of the following experiments fall under the purview of epigenomics?

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    DNA methylation

  2. B

    Chromatin accessibility

  3. C

    Genome wide association studies

  4. D

    Differential expression analysis

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Correct answers

  • A

    DNA methylation

  • B

    Chromatin accessibility

Question 8

+2 marksOne or more correct options

Match the following and choose the correct option

Column AColumn B
ALinkage disequilibrium1Visualization of genomic regions associated with traits or diseases
BP-value2A statistical measure indicating the strength of association between a genetic variant and a trait.
CManhattan plot3Patterns of non-random association of alleles at different loci.
DSNP4Common type of genetic variation analysed in GWAS

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3

  2. B

    A - 4, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3

  3. C

    A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3

  4. D

    A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4

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Correct answer

  • D

    A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4

Question 9

+2 marksOne or more correct options

Consider the following and select the correct option.
Assertion: Genomics can be used to identify individuals predisposed to certain diseases. Reason: By analyzing an individual's DNA, specific genetic variations associated with increased disease risk can be detected.

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Both the assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.

  2. B

    Both the assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.

  3. C

    The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.

  4. D

    The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

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Correct answer

  • A

    Both the assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.

Question 10

+2 marksOne or more correct options

Which of the following statements are true:

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Transcription uses two strands of DNA

  2. B

    Polyadenylation does not happen in prokaryotic cells

  3. C

    Intronic genes are only present in eukaryotic cells

  4. D

    Proteins are produced in the nuclei

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Correct answers

  • B

    Polyadenylation does not happen in prokaryotic cells

  • C

    Intronic genes are only present in eukaryotic cells

Question 11

+2 marksOne or more correct options

Application of genomics include:

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Identifying individuals based on DNA evidence

  2. B

    Tracking the spread of infectious diseases

  3. C

    Predictive testing for genetic diseases

  4. D

    Identifying genetic diversity within species

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Correct answers

  • A

    Identifying individuals based on DNA evidence

  • C

    Predictive testing for genetic diseases

  • D

    Identifying genetic diversity within species

Question 12

+1 markNumerical answer

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

What is the id number of the most significant SNP?

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Correct answer: 2

Question 13

+1 markNumerical answer

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

From the plot, what would be the number of SNPs considered for this analysis? (Give 5% range above and below)

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Correct answer: 1000000

Question 14

+1 markNumerical answer

Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

How many causal SNPs are present in the figure?

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Correct answer: 9

Question 15

+3 marksWritten answer

NOTE: Enter the exact answer without any extra space in the beginning or at the end.

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Correct answer: ATGCTGTAACTGA

Question 16

+3 marksWritten answer

NOTE: Enter the exact answer without any extra space in the beginning or at the end.

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Correct answer: Ile-Asp-Pro-Asn

Question 17

+2 marksOne correct option

What is the clustering coefficient of the given graph?

  1. A

    0.67

  2. B

    0.50

  3. C

    0.31

  4. D

    0.44

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Correct answer

  • D

    0.44

Question 18

+2 marksOne correct option

What is the mean degree of this undirected graph?

  1. A

    1/3

  2. B

    4/3

  3. C

    8/3

  4. D

    2/3

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Correct answer

  • C

    8/3

Question 19

+2 marksOne correct option

Consider the following code snippet. What will the output be?

python
import networkx as nx
G = nx.DiGraph()
G.add_edges_from([(1, 2), (2, 3), (3, 4)])
H = nx.Graph(G)
G.add_edge(4, 1)
print(list(H.neighbors(1)))
  1. A

    AttributeError: 'Graph' object has no attribute 'add_edge'

  2. B

    TypeError: 'DiGraph' object is not subscriptable

  3. C

    NetworkXError: Graph is immutable

  4. D

    [2]

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Correct answer

  • A

    AttributeError: 'Graph' object has no attribute 'add_edge'

Question 20

+2 marksOne correct option
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
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Correct answer

  • A

Question 21

+3 marksOne or more correct options

Which of the following statements about bipartite graphs is TRUE?

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    In a bipartite graph, there are two disjoint sets of vertices such that no two vertices within the same set are adjacent.

  2. B

    Every complete bipartite graph has an Eulerian circuit.

  3. C

    A bipartite graph can be colored with two colors such that no two adjacent nodes have the same color.

  4. D

    In the adjacency matrix of a bipartite graph, the values corresponding to edges within the same set of nodes will not all be zero.

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Correct answers

  • A

    In a bipartite graph, there are two disjoint sets of vertices such that no two vertices within the same set are adjacent.

  • C

    A bipartite graph can be colored with two colors such that no two adjacent nodes have the same color.

Question 22

+3 marksOne or more correct options

Which of the following statements are true about the behavior of random and small-world networks?

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    In a small-world network, as the rewiring probability p increases, the average path length decreases dramatically.

  2. B

    Random networks tend to have high clustering coefficients compared to small- world networks for small p.

  3. C

    In a small-world network, increasing the rewiring probability p makes the network more disconnected and increases the clustering coefficient.

  4. D

    Small-world networks have a balance of high clustering and short average path length for intermediate values of rewiring probability p.

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Correct answers

  • A

    In a small-world network, as the rewiring probability p increases, the average path length decreases dramatically.

  • D

    Small-world networks have a balance of high clustering and short average path length for intermediate values of rewiring probability p.

Question 23

+3 marksOne or more correct options

Which of the following network models are suitable for representing the topology of metabolic pathways in biological systems?

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Small-world network because it ensures high clustering, which represents functional metabolic clusters and pathways, while also having short path lengths for efficient chemical signaling.

  2. B

    Random network because it randomly connects metabolites and enzymes, ensuring diverse and unpredictable interactions in the network.

  3. C

    Power-law network because it produces a few highly connected nodes (hub enzymes) that play crucial roles in regulating key metabolic pathways.

  4. D

    Random network because it results in efficient information transfer through a uniform distribution of connections between metabolites and enzymes.

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Correct answers

  • A

    Small-world network because it ensures high clustering, which represents functional metabolic clusters and pathways, while also having short path lengths for efficient chemical signaling.

  • C

    Power-law network because it produces a few highly connected nodes (hub enzymes) that play crucial roles in regulating key metabolic pathways.

Question 24

+2 marksOne correct option

Calculate the betweenness centrality of node D in the network.

  1. A

    0.429

  2. B

    0.333

  3. C

    0.524

  4. D

    0.286

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Correct answer

  • A

    0.429

Question 25

+2 marksOne correct option

In the network shown, calculate the degree centrality of node E.

  1. A

    0.571

  2. B

    0.714

  3. C

    0.429

  4. D

    0.857

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Correct answer

  • B

    0.714

Question 26

+2 marksOne correct option

What is the density of this network?

  1. A

    0.464

  2. B

    0.393

  3. C

    0.500

  4. D

    0.429

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Correct answer

  • A

    0.464

Question 27

+2 marksOne correct option

Calculate the closeness centrality of node E.

  1. A

    0.538

  2. B

    0.636

  3. C

    0.583

  4. D

    0.500

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Correct answer

  • C

    0.583