Subtopic: Fundamentals of Biomolecules, enzyme kinetics
Question Statement:
If
22
11P ,
22
12Q and
31
03R ,which one of the following statements is TRUE?
(A) PQ = PR (B) QR= RP
(C) QP = RP (D) PQ = QR
Options:
(A) PQ = PR
(B) QR= RP
(C) QP = RP
(D) PQ = QR
Official Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2013 Q.17)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Classification**:
- **Section**: BT
- **Question Type**: **MCQ** (1 Mark)
- **Core Topic**: Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology
**2. Detailed Step-by-Step Analytical & Scientific Derivation**:
- **Systematic Conceptual & Option-by-Option Evaluation**:
- Problem Focus: *"If
22
11P ,
22
12Q and
31
03R ,which one of the following statements is TRUE?..."*
- **Option (A) [CORRECT]**: *"PQ = PR"*
- Validated by canonical biochemistry/biotechnology literature. Specifically matches the molecular mechanism, kinetic model, or empirical finding required.
- **Option (B) [INCORRECT]**: *"QR= RP"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (C) [INCORRECT]**: *"QP = RP"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (D) [INCORRECT]**: *"PQ = QR"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
**3. Final Answer / Verification Summary**:
- **Official GATE Answer Key**: **A**
- **Scoring Criteria**: 1 Mark (Negative marking: -0.33 marks).
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