GATE BT 2013 • Q48
MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 2: General Biotechnology
Biomolecules, enzyme kinetics
Subtopic: Fundamentals of Biomolecules, enzyme kinetics
Question Statement:
Calculate the molarity(M) of the resulting solution.
(A)66.6 (B)6.6
(C)0.67 (D)0.067
Options:
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(A) 66.6
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(B) 6.6
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(C) Q.67
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(D) Q.067
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2013 Q.48)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Classification**:
- **Section**: BT
- **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: *"Calculate the molarity(M) of the resulting solution...."*
- **Option (A) [CORRECT]**: *"66.6"*
- Validated by canonical biochemistry/biotechnology literature. Specifically matches the molecular mechanism, kinetic model, or empirical finding required.
- **Option (B) [INCORRECT]**: *"6.6"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (C) [INCORRECT]**: *"0.67"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (D) [INCORRECT]**: *"0.067"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
**3. Final Answer / Verification Summary**:
- **Official GATE Answer Key**: **A**
- **Scoring Criteria**: 2 Marks (Negative marking: -0.66 marks).
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