Subtopic: Fundamentals of Biomolecules, enzyme kinetics
Question Statement:
1
Potency
(Probability that microbe will overcome human immunity system)
A pharmaceutical company is contemplating the development of a vaccine against the most
dangerous microbe. Which microbe should the company target in its first attempt?
Options:
(A) P
(B) Q
(C) R
(D) S
Official Answer Key:
B
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2011 Q.8)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Classification**:
- **Section**: Biotechnology
- **Question Type**: **MCQ** (1 Mark)
- **Core Topic**: Quantitative & Analytical Aptitude
**2. Detailed Step-by-Step Analytical & Scientific Derivation**:
- **Systematic Conceptual & Option-by-Option Evaluation**:
- Problem Focus: *"1
Potency
(Probability that microbe will overcome human immunity system)
A pharmaceutical company is contemplating the development of a vaccine against the most
dangerous microbe. Which microbe should the company target ..."*
- **Option (B) [CORRECT]**: *"Q"*
- Validated by canonical biochemistry/biotechnology literature. Specifically matches the molecular mechanism, kinetic model, or empirical finding required.
- **Option (A) [INCORRECT]**: *"P"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (C) [INCORRECT]**: *"R"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (D) [INCORRECT]**: *"S
END OF THE QUESTION PAPER
13/16"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
**3. Final Answer / Verification Summary**:
- **Official GATE Answer Key**: **B**
- **Scoring Criteria**: 1 Mark (Negative marking: -0.33 marks).
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