What is the holding period (min) at a k value of 3.36min-1?
(A) 10.6 (B) 9.5 (C) 8.4 (D) 7.2
2013 BIOTECHNOLOGY - BT
BT 12/13
General Aptitude (GA) Questions
Q. 56 - Q. 60 carry one mark each.
Official Answer Key:
1.8
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2013 Q.55)**
**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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