GATE BT 2011 • Q54
MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 2: General Biotechnology
Biomolecules, enzyme kinetics
Subtopic: Fundamentals of Biomolecules, enzyme kinetics
Question Statement:
How many molecules of amplicons will be generated?
Options:
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(A) 1.024 × 10*
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(B) 1.024 × 10°
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(C) 2.048 x 10*
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(D) 2.048 × 10°
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2011 Q.54)**
**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: *"How many molecules of amplicons will be generated?..."*
- **Option (B) [CORRECT]**: *"1.024 × 10°"*
- Validated by canonical biochemistry/biotechnology literature. Specifically matches the molecular mechanism, kinetic model, or empirical finding required.
- **Option (A) [INCORRECT]**: *"1.024 × 10*"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (C) [INCORRECT]**: *"2.048 x 10*"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (D) [INCORRECT]**: *"2.048 × 10°"* 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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