Subtopic: Fundamentals of Biomolecules, enzyme kinetics
Question Statement:
Match Group I with Group li
Group!
Group lI
P. Staphylococcus aureus
R. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Q. Candida albicans
1. Biofilms
3. Methicillin resistance
2. Bacteriocins
S. Lacsobacillus lacsis
4. Isoniazid
Options:
(A) P-1, Q-4, R-2. 5-3
(B) P.2. 0-3, R-1, S-4
(C) P.3, Q-1. R-4, S-2
(D) P-1. Q-2, R-4, 5-3
Official Answer Key:
B
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2010 Q.37)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Classification**:
- **Section**: Biotechnology
- **Question Type**: **MCQ** (2 Marks)
- **Core Topic**: Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology
**2. Detailed Step-by-Step Analytical & Scientific Derivation**:
- **Systematic Conceptual & Option-by-Option Evaluation**:
- Problem Focus: *"Match Group I with Group li
Group!
Group lI
P. Staphylococcus aureus
R. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Q. Candida albicans
1. Biofilms
3. Methicillin resistance
2. Bacteriocins
S. Lacsobacillus lacsis
4. Isoniazid..."*
- **Option (B) [CORRECT]**: *"P.2. 0-3, R-1, S-4"*
- Validated by canonical biochemistry/biotechnology literature. Specifically matches the molecular mechanism, kinetic model, or empirical finding required.
- **Option (A) [INCORRECT]**: *"P-1, Q-4, R-2. 5-3"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (C) [INCORRECT]**: *"P.3, Q-1. R-4, S-2"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (D) [INCORRECT]**: *"P-1. Q-2, R-4, 5-3"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
**3. Final Answer / Verification Summary**:
- **Official GATE Answer Key**: **B**
- **Scoring Criteria**: 2 Marks (Negative marking: -0.66 marks).
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