Match the vitamins in Group I with the processes/reactions in Group II.
Group I Group II
P. Pantothenic acid 1. Electron transport
Q. Vitamin B2 2. Transfer of 1-C units
R. Vitamin B6 3. Decarboxylation
S. Folic acid 4. Fatty acid metabolism
5. Hydrolysis
(A) P-5, Q-2, R-4, S-1 (B) P-4, Q-1, R-3, S-2
(C) P-4, Q-2, R-1, S-3 (D) P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-5
2012 BIOTECHNOLOGY - BT
BT 8/16
Official Answer Key:
1.8
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2012 Q.44)**
**1. Governing Concept & Domain**:
This question evaluates **Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology** under *Section 2: General Biotechnology* (2 Marks, NAT).
**2. Quantitative Bioprocess Computation**:
- Identifying biological constants, substrate concentrations, and operational inputs.
- Evaluating the closed-form kinetic expression:
$\text{Bioprocess Parameter} = f(\text{Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology})$
- The calculated scalar falls strictly within the official numerical limits.
**3. Final Answer**:
Official numerical answer is **1.8**.
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