GATE BT 2014 • Q45 NAT • 2 Marks

Section 2: General Biotechnology

Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology

Subtopic: Enzyme Kinetics, Cell Biology & Metabolism

Question Statement:

Match the items in Group I with Group II Group I Group II P Receptor tyrosine kinase 1 Inactivation of G-proteins Q Cyclic GMP (cGMP) 2 Reception of insulin signal R GTPase activating protein (GAP) 3 Thyroid hormone S Nuclear receptor 4 Receptor guanylyl cyclase (A) P-1, Q-3, R-4, S-2 (B) P-2, Q-4, R-3, S-1 (C) P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2 (D) P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3

Official Answer Key:

1.8

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2014 Q.45)** **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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