Correctly match the Coenzyme with its respective involvement in a specific
Reaction type.
Coenzyme Reaction type
P. Thiamine pyrophosphate 1. Acyl group transfer
Q. Tetrahydrofolate 2. Transfer of one carbon group
R. Flavin adenine dinucleotide 3. Transfer of methyl group
S. 5′-Deoxyadenosyl cobalamin 4. Oxidation-reduction
5. Aldehyde transfer
Options:
(A) P-5; Q-2; R-4; S-3
(B) P-5; Q-1; R-2; S-3
(C) P-1; Q-2; R-4; S-5
(D) P-5; Q-3; R-1; S-2
Official Answer Key:
C
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2025 Q.41)**
**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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