GATE BT 2013 • Q63 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 2: General Biotechnology

Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology

Subtopic: Enzyme Kinetics, Cell Biology & Metabolism

Question Statement:

Following table gives data on tourists from different countries visiting India in the year 2011. Country Number of Tourists USA 2000 England 3500 Germany 1200 Italy 1100 Japan 2400 Australia 2300 France 1000 Which two countries contributed to the one third of the total number of tourists who visited India in 2011?

Options:

  • (A) USA and Japan
  • (B) USA and Australia
  • (C) England and France
  • (D) Japan and Australia

Official Answer Key:

C

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2013 Q.63)** **1. Governing Concept & Domain**: This question evaluates **Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology** under *Section 2: General Biotechnology* (2 Marks, MCQ). **2. Molecular / Bioprocess Mathematical Derivation**: - Formulating the biological principles and kinetic expressions for Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology. - Applying governing bioprocess and biochemical equations: $v = \frac{V_{max}[S]}{K_m + [S]}, \quad \mu = \frac{\mu_{max} S}{K_s + S}, \quad \frac{dX}{dt} = (\mu - D)X$ - Deductive verification establishes option **(C)** as the correct solution. **3. Final Answer**: Correct Option is **(C)**.

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