GATE BT 2023 • Q23 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 5: Plant, Animal & Microbial Biotechnology

Cellular & Applied Biotechnology

Subtopic: Plant/Animal Cell Culture & Industrial Biotechnology

Question Statement:

In hybridoma technology, which one of the following enzymes is absent in the myeloma cells that are used for monoclonal antibody production?

Options:

  • (A) Hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
  • (B) Alanine aminotransferase
  • (C) Triose phosphate isomerase
  • (D) Glycosyltransferase

Official Answer Key:

C

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2023 Q.23)** **1. Governing Concept & Domain**: This question evaluates **Cellular & Applied Biotechnology** under *Section 5: Plant, Animal & Microbial Biotechnology* (1 Mark, MCQ). **2. Molecular / Bioprocess Mathematical Derivation**: - Formulating the biological principles and kinetic expressions for Cellular & Applied Biotechnology. - 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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