GURU GOBIND SINGH COLLEGE OF
PHARMACY,
YAMUNANAGAR
ASSIGNMENT ON:
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS ON ADVANCES IN
NANOTECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT: NOVEL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
SUBMITTED TO: - SUBMITTED BY: -
DR. ANJALI SHARMA DIKSHANT TYAGI
(ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR) ROLL NO. 1961
B. PHARMACY 7TH SEM
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ON ADVANCES IN
NANOTECHNOLOGY: -
1. What is the key advantage of using nano-sized drug carriers over
conventional drug delivery systems?
A) Faster drug metabolism
B) Targeted and controlled drug release
C) Increased systemic toxicity
D) Reduced bioavailability
Answer: B) Targeted and controlled drug release
Explanation: Nano-sized drug carriers enhance drug stability, prolong
circulation time, and enable targeted delivery, reducing off-target effects.
2. Which nanotechnology-based system is used for sustained drug release?
A) Liposomes
B) Nanocapsules
C) Nanosuspensions
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Liposomes, nanocapsules, and nanosuspensions all offer
sustained or controlled drug release by encapsulating the drug and releasing it
gradually.
3. What is the role of polymeric nanoparticles in nanomedicine?
A) To promote rapid drug elimination
B) To improve drug solubility and stability
C) To reduce therapeutic efficacy
D) To decrease drug absorption
Answer: B) To improve drug solubility and stability
Explanation: Polymeric nanoparticles enhance drug solubility, stability, and
bioavailability, ensuring prolonged and controlled drug release.
4. Which of the following is an application of silver nanoparticles in
medicine?
A) Cancer imaging
B) Antimicrobial agents
C) Gene therapy
D) Blood clotting
Answer: B) Antimicrobial agents
Explanation: Silver nanoparticles exhibit strong antimicrobial properties,
making them effective against bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
5. Which method is widely used for synthesizing metal nanoparticles?
A) Sol-gel method
B) Milling
C) Cryopreservation
D) Blending
Answer: A) Sol-gel method
Explanation: The sol-gel method is a widely used technique for synthesizing
metal and metal oxide nanoparticles due to its simplicity and control over
particle size.
6. What is the primary function of magnetic nanoparticles in diagnostics?
A) Generating heat
B) Enhancing MRI contrast
C) Improving drug degradation
D) Reducing systemic circulation time
Answer: B) Enhancing MRI contrast
Explanation: Magnetic nanoparticles, such as iron oxide, enhance contrast in
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), improving diagnostic accuracy.
7. Which property makes graphene suitable for drug delivery?
A) Low surface area
B) High electrical conductivity and biocompatibility
C) Weak mechanical strength
D) Low thermal stability
Answer: B) High electrical conductivity and biocompatibility
Explanation: Graphene’s large surface area, biocompatibility, and conductivity
make it suitable for drug delivery and biosensing applications.
8. What is the key application of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in nanomedicine?
A) Photothermal therapy
B) Increased drug degradation
C) DNA cleavage
D) Random drug diffusion
Answer: A) Photothermal therapy
Explanation: CNTs are used in photothermal therapy due to their ability to
convert light into heat, aiding in the destruction of cancer cells.
9. Which nanocarrier system is most commonly used for delivering
hydrophobic drugs?
A) Micelles
B) Nanowires
C) Gold nanoparticles
D) Magnetic beads
Answer: A) Micelles
Explanation: Micelles encapsulate hydrophobic drugs, enhancing their
solubility and bioavailability.
10. What is the key advantage of using nanotechnology in vaccine delivery?
A) Rapid degradation of the vaccine
B) Precise antigen delivery and immune activation
C) Increased vaccine instability
D) Delayed immune response
Answer: B) Precise antigen delivery and immune activation
Explanation: Nanoparticles enable targeted delivery of antigens, enhancing
immune response and vaccine efficacy.
11. Which nanotechnology technique is used for early disease detection?
A) Electrospinning
B) Nanosensors
C) Spray drying
D) Microemulsification
Answer: B) Nanosensors
Explanation: Nanosensors detect biomarkers at very low concentrations,
enabling early disease diagnosis.
12. Which type of nanoparticle is used in bioimaging?
A) Dendrimers
B) Quantum dots
C) Silver nanoparticles
D) Liposomes
Answer: B) Quantum dots
Explanation: Quantum dots emit strong fluorescence, making them valuable
for high-resolution bioimaging and diagnostics.
13. What is the role of nanoemulsions in drug delivery?
A) Improving drug solubility and absorption
B) Increasing systemic toxicity
C) Promoting faster drug degradation
D) Delaying drug absorption
Answer: A) Improving drug solubility and absorption
Explanation: Nanoemulsions enhance the solubility and absorption of poorly
water-soluble drugs, improving bioavailability.
14. Which of the following is a challenge in nanomedicine?
A) Precise targeting of cancer cells
B) Long-term toxicity and biocompatibility issues
C) Improved drug stability
D) Reduced drug degradation
Answer: B) Long-term toxicity and biocompatibility issues
Explanation: One of the challenges in nanomedicine is ensuring
biocompatibility and addressing potential long-term toxicity concerns.
15. What is the primary advantage of lipid nanoparticles in mRNA vaccine
delivery?
A) Slow vaccine release
B) Protection of mRNA from degradation
C) Rapid clearance from the body
D) Reduced immune response
Answer: B) Protection of mRNA from degradation
Explanation: Lipid nanoparticles protect mRNA from enzymatic degradation,
enhancing vaccine stability and delivery efficiency.
16. Which nanotechnology method is used to create thin films?
A) Layer-by-layer deposition
B) Spray drying
C) Distillation
D) Emulsification
Answer: A) Layer-by-layer deposition
Explanation: Layer-by-layer deposition is used to create thin films with
controlled thickness and composition, widely used in biosensors and coatings.
17. What is the function of nanosponges in drug delivery?
A) Controlled and sustained drug release
B) Rapid drug degradation
C) Reduced drug stability
D) Random drug diffusion
Answer: A) Controlled and sustained drug release
Explanation: Nanosponges act as carriers, providing controlled and prolonged
drug release, improving therapeutic efficacy.
18. What is the role of nanozymes in medicine?
A) Enzyme-mimicking activity
B) Preventing enzyme reactions
C) Random metabolic changes
D) Delayed drug action
Answer: A) Enzyme-mimicking activity
Explanation: Nanozymes are artificial nanostructures that mimic natural
enzyme activity, offering potential in biosensing and disease treatment.
19. Which nanocarrier is ideal for nucleic acid delivery?
A) Dendrimers
B) Polymeric nanoparticles
C) Liposomes
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Dendrimers, polymeric nanoparticles, and liposomes are all used
in nucleic acid delivery for gene therapy and mRNA vaccines.
20. What is the primary benefit of using nanofibers in tissue engineering?
A) Faster tissue degradation
B) Improved cell adhesion and growth
C) Reduced biocompatibility
D) Weaker mechanical properties
Answer: B) Improved cell adhesion and growth
Explanation: Nanofibers mimic the extracellular matrix, promoting cell
adhesion, growth, and tissue regeneration in tissue engineering applications.
