GATE BT 2013 • Q29 NAT • 1 Mark

Section 2: General Biotechnology

Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology

Subtopic: Enzyme Kinetics, Cell Biology & Metabolism

Question Statement:

Match the cell structures in Group I with the organismsin Group II. Group I Group II P. Endospores 1. Methanobacterium Q. Bipolar flagella 2. Treponema R. Pseudomurine in cell wall 3. Spirillum S. Periplasmic flagella 4. Clostridium (A) P-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2 (B) P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1 (C) P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2 (D) P-4, Q-1, R-3, S-2

Official Answer Key:

1.8

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2013 Q.29)** **1. Governing Concept & Domain**: This question evaluates **Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology** under *Section 2: General Biotechnology* (1 Mark, 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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