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GATE2018-1
Consider an unfair coin. The probability of getting heads is $0.6$. If you toss this coin twice, what is the probability that the fast or the second toss is heads? $0.56$ $0.64$ $0.84$ $0.96$
Consider an unfair coin. The probability of getting heads is $0.6$. If you toss this coin twice, what is the probability that the fast or the second toss is heads?$0.56$$...
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Probability and Statistics
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probability-and-statistics
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GATE2018-13
Which one of the following bioreactor configurations is the basis for a trickling biological filter? Stirred tank Packed bed Air lift Fluidized bed
Which one of the following bioreactor configurations is the basis for a trickling biological filter?Stirred tankPacked bedAir liftFluidized bed
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Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology
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bioprocess
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GATE2018-2
If serum is removed from the growth medium of human embryonic kidney cell line (HEK), then the cells will proliferate faster proliferate normally undergo cell cycle arrest undergo immediate apoptosis
If serum is removed from the growth medium of human embryonic kidney cell line (HEK), then the cells willproliferate fasterproliferate normallyundergo cell cycle arrestun...
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Plant, Animal and Microbial Biotechnology
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animal
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GATE2018-46
A microbial strain is cultured in a $100$ L stirred fermenter for secondary metabolite production. If the specific rate of oxygen uptake is $0.4 \: h^{-1}$ and the oxygen solubility in the broth is $8 $ ... $s^{-1}$) of oxygen required to achieve a maximum cell concentration of $12$ g/L is (up to two decimal places) ___________
A microbial strain is cultured in a $100$ L stirred fermenter for secondary metabolite production. If the specific rate of oxygen uptake is $0.4 \: h^{-1}$ and the oxygen...
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Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology
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bioprocess
fermenter
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GATE2018-48
Mammalian cells in active growth phase were seeded at a density of $1 \times 10^5$ cells/ml. After $72$ hours, $1 \times 10^6$ cells/ml were obtained. The population doubling time of the cells in hours is (up to two decimal places) ________________
Mammalian cells in active growth phase were seeded at a density of $1 \times 10^5$ cells/ml. After $72$ hours, $1 \times 10^6$ cells/ml were obtained. The population doub...
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Feb 20, 2018
Microbiology
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microbiology
microbial
growth
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806
GATE2018-3
The repeat sequence of telomere in humans is $5'-\text{TATAAT}-3’$ $5'-\text{TTAGGG}-3'$ $5’-\text{GGGCCC}-3'$ $5’-\text{AAAAAA }-3'$
The repeat sequence of telomere in humans is$5'-\text{TATAAT}-3’$$5'-\text{TTAGGG}-3'$$5’-\text{GGGCCC}-3'$$5’-\text{AAAAAA }-3'$
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Feb 20, 2018
General Biology
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molecular
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GATE2018-14
Cell type A secretes molecule X into the culture medium. Cell type B in the same culture responds to the molecule X by expressing protein Y. Which one of the following modes of signaling represents the interaction between A and B? Autocrine Juxtacrine Paracrine Intracrine
Cell type A secretes molecule X into the culture medium. Cell type B in the same culture responds to the molecule X by expressing protein Y. Which one of the following mo...
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Feb 20, 2018
Cell Biology
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cell
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808
GATE2018-9
Which one of the following is INCORRECT about protein structures? A protein fold is stabilized by favorable non-covalent interactions All parts of a fold can be classified as helices, strands or turns Two non-covalent atoms cannot be closer than the sum of their van der Waals radii The peptide bond is nearly planar
Which one of the following is INCORRECT about protein structures?A protein fold is stabilized by favorable non-covalent interactionsAll parts of a fold can be classified ...
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Feb 20, 2018
Molecular Biology and Genetics:
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molecular
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GATE2018-8
A mixture contains three similarly sized peptides P, Q and R. The peptide P is positively charged, Q is weakly negative and R is strongly negative. If this mixture is passed through an ion-exchange chromatography column containing an anionic resin, their order of elution will be P, Q, R R, Q, P Q, R, P P, Q and R elute together
A mixture contains three similarly sized peptides P, Q and R. The peptide P is positively charged, Q is weakly negative and R is strongly negative. If this mixture is pas...
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Feb 20, 2018
Analytical Techniques
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analytical techniques
chromatography
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GATE2018-17
Which one of the following techniques is used to monitor RNA transcripts, both temporally and spatially? Northern blotting In situ hybridization Southern blotting Western blotting
Which one of the following techniques is used to monitor RNA transcripts, both temporally and spatially?Northern blottingIn situ hybridizationSouthern blottingWestern blo...
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Feb 20, 2018
Recombinant DNA technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology
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recombinant
dna
technology
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GATE2018-GA-2
In spite of being warned repeatedly, he failed to correct his _________ behaviour." The word that best fills the blank in the above sentence is rational reasonable errant good
In spite of being warned repeatedly, he failed to correct his _________ behaviour."The word that best fills the blank in the above sentence isrationalreasonableerrantgood...
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Feb 20, 2018
Verbal Aptitude
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verbal-ability
most-appropriate-word
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GATE2018-24
A single stem cell undergoes $10$ asymmetric cell divisions. The number of stem cells at the end is _________
A single stem cell undergoes $10$ asymmetric cell divisions. The number of stem cells at the end is _________
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Feb 20, 2018
Plant, Animal and Microbial Biotechnology
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animal
biotechnology
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813
GATE2018-12
Which of the following technique(s) can be used to study conformational changes in myoglobin? Mass spectrometry Fluorescence spectroscopy Circular dichroism spectroscopy Light microscopy P only P and S only Q and R only S only
Which of the following technique(s) can be used to study conformational changes in myoglobin?Mass spectrometryFluorescence spectroscopyCircular dichroism spectroscopyLigh...
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Feb 20, 2018
Analytical Techniques
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analytical
techniques
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814
GATE2018-40
$5'$ capping of mRNA transcripts in eukaryotes involves the following events: Addition of GMP on the $5'$ end Removal of $\gamma$-phosphate of the triphosphate on first base at the $5'$ end $5'-5'$ linkage between GMP and the first base at $5'$ end Addition of methyl group ... is the correct sequence of events? P, Q, R, S P, R, Q, S Q, P, R, S Q, P, S, R
$5'$ capping of mRNA transcripts in eukaryotes involves the following events:Addition of GMP on the $5'$ endRemoval of $\gamma$-phosphate of the triphosphate on first bas...
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Molecular Biology and Genetics:
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GATE2018-GA-1
"When she fell down the __________, she received many __________ but little help." The words that best fill the blanks in the above sentence are stairs, stares stairs, stairs stares, stairs stares, stares
"When she fell down the __________, she received many __________ but little help."The words that best fill the blanks in the above sentence arestairs, staresstairs, stair...
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Feb 20, 2018
Verbal Aptitude
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verbal-ability
most-appropriate-word
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GATE2018-GA-10
In a detailed study of annual crow births in India, it was found that there was relatively no growth during the period $2002$ to $2004$ and a sudden spike from $2004$ to $2005$. In another unrelated study, it was found that the revenue from ... rate. If cracker sale declines, crow birth will decline. Increased birth rate of crows will cause an increase in the sale of crackers.
In a detailed study of annual crow births in India, it was found that there was relatively no growth during the period $2002$ to $2004$ and a sudden spike from $2004$ to ...
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Feb 20, 2018
Quantitative Aptitude
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numerical-ability
data-interpretation
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817
GATE2018-55
A rod shaped bacterium has a length of $2 \: \mu m$, diameter of $1 \mu m$ and density the same as that of water. If proteins constitute $15 \%$ of the cell mass and the average protein has a mass of $50$ kDa, the number of proteins in the cell is __________ ($1$ Da $= 1.6 \times 10^{-24}$g)
A rod shaped bacterium has a length of $2 \: \mu m$, diameter of $1 \mu m$ and density the same as that of water. If proteins constitute $15 \%$ of the cell mass and the ...
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Feb 20, 2018
Biochemistry
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biochemistry
numerical-answers
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818
GATE2018-28
Match the classes of RNA molecules in $\text{Group I}$ with their functions in $\text{Group II}$ ... $\text{P-1, Q-4, R-5, S-2}$ $\text{P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-5}$
Match the classes of RNA molecules in $\text{Group I}$ with their functions in $\text{Group II}$.$\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|} \hline & \text{Group I} && \text{Group II} \\ ...
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Feb 20, 2018
Recombinant DNA technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology
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recombinant
dna
technology
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GATE2018-25
Genomic DNA isolated from a bacterium was digested with a restriction enzyme that recognizes a $6$-base pair (bp) sequence. Assuming random distribution of bases, the average length (in bp) of the fragments generated is __________
Genomic DNA isolated from a bacterium was digested with a restriction enzyme that recognizes a $6$-base pair (bp) sequence. Assuming random distribution of bases, the ave...
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1.4k
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Feb 20, 2018
Recombinant DNA technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology
gate2018
recombinant
dna
technology
numerical-answers
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0
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820
GATE2018-42
The probability distribution for a discrete random variable $X$ is given below. $\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline X & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\ \hline P(X) & 0.3 & 0.4 & 0.2 & 0.1 \\ \hline \end{array}$The expectation value of $X$ is (up to one decimal place) _____________
The probability distribution for a discrete random variable $X$ is given below. $$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline X & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\ \hline P(X) & 0.3 & 0.4 & 0.2 & 0...
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Feb 20, 2018
Probability and Statistics
gate2018
numerical-answers
probability-and-statistics
probability
expectation
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821
GATE2018-39
Match the industrial products mentioned in Group I with their producer organisms in Group II ... $\text{P-2, Q- 1, R- 4, S-3}$ $\text{P- 3, Q- 1, R- 4, S-2}$
Match the industrial products mentioned in Group I with their producer organisms in Group II$\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|} \hline & \textbf{Group I} && \textbf{Group II} \\ \h...
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Feb 20, 2018
Microbiology
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microbiology
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822
GATE2018-GA-9
If $x^2 + x – 1 = 0$ what is the value of $x^4 + \dfrac{1}{x^4}$? $1$ $5$ $7$ $9$
If $x^2 + x – 1 = 0$ what is the value of $x^4 + \dfrac{1}{x^4}$?$1$$5$$7$$9$
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Feb 20, 2018
Quantitative Aptitude
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numerical-ability
algebra
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GATE2018-11
Which one of the following is NOT a principal component of innate immunity? Mucosal epithelia Dendritic cells Complement system Memory B-cells
Which one of the following is NOT a principal component of innate immunity?Mucosal epitheliaDendritic cellsComplement systemMemory B-cells
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points
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Feb 20, 2018
Immunology
gate2018
immunology
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824
GATE2018-16
Standard error is the probability of a type I error in a statistical test the error in estimating a sample standard deviation the standard deviation of a variable that follows standard normal distribution the standard deviation of distribution of sample means
Standard error isthe probability of a type I error in a statistical testthe error in estimating a sample standard deviationthe standard deviation of a variable that follo...
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Feb 20, 2018
Probability and Statistics
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probability-and-statistics
statistics
standard-deviation
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825
GATE2018-4
If a segment of a sense strand of DNA is $5'-\text{ATGGACCAGA}-3'$, then the resulting RNA sequence after transcription is $5' – \text{AGACCAGGTA}-3’$ $5'- \text{UCUGGUCCAU}-3'$ $5'- \text{UACCUGGUCU}- 3'$ $5’ -\text{AUGGACCAGA}-3’$
If a segment of a sense strand of DNA is $5'-\text{ATGGACCAGA}-3'$, then the resulting RNA sequence after transcription is$5' – \text{AGACCAGGTA}-3’$$5'- \text{UCUGGU...
gatecse
1.4k
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Feb 20, 2018
General Biology
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molecular
biology
genetics
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826
GATE2018-6
Which of the following components constitute a molecular mechanics force field? Bond stretching Bond angle bending Torsional bond rotation Non-bonded interactions P and Q only P, Q and R only P, Q and S only P, Q, R and S
Which of the following components constitute a molecular mechanics force field?Bond stretchingBond angle bendingTorsional bond rotationNon-bonded interactionsP and Q only...
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1.4k
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Feb 20, 2018
Biochemistry
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biochemistry
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827
GATE2018-26
In leguminous plants, both the rhizobium genes and the plant genes influence nodulation and nitrogen fixation. Which one of the following functions is NOT encoded by the host plant genes? Production of inducers that modify rhizobial cell wall Production of flavonoid inducers Establishment of contact between bacteria and legume Root hair curling
In leguminous plants, both the rhizobium genes and the plant genes influence nodulation and nitrogen fixation. Which one of the following functions is NOT encoded by the ...
gatecse
1.4k
points
gatecse
asked
Feb 20, 2018
Plant, Animal and Microbial Biotechnology
gate2018
plant
animal
technology
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0
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828
GATE2018-22
The variable $z$ has a standard normal distribution. If $P(0 \leq z \leq 1)= 0.34$ then $P(z^2 > 1)$ is equal to (up to two decimal places) ____________
The variable $z$ has a standard normal distribution. If $P(0 \leq z \leq 1)= 0.34$ then $P(z^2 1)$ is equal to (up to two decimal places) ____________
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1.4k
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Feb 20, 2018
Probability and Statistics
gate2018
numerical-answers
probability-and-statistics
probability
normal-distribution
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829
GATE2018-34
Which of the following are true about bacterial superoxide dismutase? Present in obligate aerobes Present in facultative anaerobes Present in aerotolerant anaerobes Absent in obligate aerobes P and Q only P, Q and R only P and R only Q and S only
Which of the following are true about bacterial superoxide dismutase?Present in obligate aerobesPresent in facultative anaerobesPresent in aerotolerant anaerobesAbsent in...
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1.4k
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Feb 20, 2018
Microbiology
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microbiology
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GATE2018-33
Which one of the following statements is true with regard to processing and presentation of protein antigens? In the class II MHC pathway, protein antigens in the cytosol are processed by proteasomes In the class I MHC pathway, extracellular protein ... generated in the cytosol Invariant chain in endoplasmic reticulum is involved in transport of peptides and loading of class I MHC
Which one of the following statements is true with regard to processing and presentation of protein antigens?In the class II MHC pathway, protein antigens in the cytosol ...
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Immunology
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immunology
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831
GATE2018-27
Which of the following cytokines are endogenous pylogens? Tumor necrosis factor-$\alpha$ Interleukin-$1$ Transforming growth factor-$\beta$ Interleukin-$10$ P and Q only P and R only R and S only Q and S only
Which of the following cytokines are endogenous pylogens?Tumor necrosis factor-$\alpha$Interleukin-$1$Transforming growth factor-$\beta$Interleukin-$10$P and Q onlyP and ...
gatecse
1.4k
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gatecse
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Feb 20, 2018
Immunology
gate2018
immunology
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832
GATE2018-35
Which of the following are true with regard to anaerobic respiration in bacteria? The final electron acceptor is an inorganic substance other than molecular oxygen The number of ATP molecules produced per glucose molecule is more than that produced in aerobic respiration The number of ATP ... phosphorylation is used to generate ATP P and S only Q and S only P and R only P, Q and S only
Which of the following are true with regard to anaerobic respiration in bacteria?The final electron acceptor is an inorganic substance other than molecular oxygenThe numb...
gatecse
1.4k
points
gatecse
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Feb 20, 2018
Biochemistry
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biochemistry
microbiology
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833
GATE2018-20
Which one of the following plant secondary metabolites is a natural insecticide? Digitoxin Pyrethrin Salicylic acid Avenacin A-$1$
Which one of the following plant secondary metabolites is a natural insecticide?DigitoxinPyrethrinSalicylic acidAvenacin A-$1$
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1.4k
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gatecse
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Feb 20, 2018
Plant, Animal and Microbial Biotechnology
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plant
animal
biotechnology
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834
GATE2018-GA-8
To pass a test, a candidate needs to answer at least $2$ out of $3$ questions correctly. A total of $6,30,000$ candidates appeared for the test. Question A was correctly answered by $3,30,000$ candidates. Question B was answered correctly by $2,50,000$ candidates. ... the number answering none, how many candidates failed to clear the test? $30,000$ $2,70,000$ $3,90,000$ $4,20,000$
To pass a test, a candidate needs to answer at least $2$ out of $3$ questions correctly. A total of $6,30,000$ candidates appeared for the test. Question A was correctly ...
gatecse
1.4k
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gatecse
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Feb 20, 2018
Quantitative Aptitude
gate2018
numerical-ability
counting
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0
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835
GATE2018-21
The determinant of the matrix $\begin{pmatrix} 4 & -6 \\ -3 & 2 \end{pmatrix}$ is _________
The determinant of the matrix $\begin{pmatrix} 4 & -6 \\ -3 & 2 \end{pmatrix}$ is _________
gatecse
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Feb 20, 2018
Linear Algebra
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numerical-answers
linear-algebra
matrices
determinant
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836
GATE2018-GA-5
Arrange the following three-dimensional objects in the descending order of their volumes: A cuboid with dimensions $10$ cm, $8$ cm and $6$ cm A cube of side $8$ cm A cylinder with base radius $7$ cm and height $7$ cm A sphere of radius $7$ cm (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (ii), (i), (iv), (iii) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
Arrange the following three-dimensional objects in the descending order of their volumes:A cuboid with dimensions $10$ cm, $8$ cm and $6$ cmA cube of side $8$ cmA cylinde...
gatecse
1.4k
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gatecse
asked
Feb 20, 2018
Quantitative Aptitude
gate2018
numerical-ability
mensuration
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0
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837
GATE2018-10
Which one of the following metabolic processes in mammalian cells does NOT occur in the mitochondria? Citric acid cycle Oxidative phosphorylation Fatty acid $\beta$-oxidation Glycolysis
Which one of the following metabolic processes in mammalian cells does NOT occur in the mitochondria?Citric acid cycleOxidative phosphorylationFatty acid $\beta$-oxidatio...
gatecse
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points
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Feb 20, 2018
Cell Biology
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cell
biology
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838
GATE2018-GA-7
A set of $4$ parallel lines intersect with another set of $5$ parallel lines. How many parallelograms are formed? $2$0$ $48$ $60$ $72$
A set of $4$ parallel lines intersect with another set of $5$ parallel lines. How many parallelograms are formed?$2$0$$48$$60$$72$
gatecse
1.4k
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gatecse
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Feb 20, 2018
Quantitative Aptitude
gate2018
numerical-ability
counting
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0
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839
GATE2018-5
Which one of the following is an example of a neurotoxin? Cholera toxin Streptolysin-O Botulinuin toxin Diphtheria toxin
Which one of the following is an example of a neurotoxin?Cholera toxinStreptolysin-OBotulinuin toxinDiphtheria toxin
gatecse
1.4k
points
gatecse
asked
Feb 20, 2018
Plant, Animal and Microbial Biotechnology
gate2018
plant
biotechnology
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0
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840
GATE2018-19
Which one of the following is the solution for $\cos^2 x + 2 \cos x + 1 = 0$, for values of $x$ in the range of $0^\circ < x < 360^\circ$ $45^\circ$ $90^\circ$ $180^\circ$ $270^\circ$
Which one of the following is the solution for $\cos^2 x + 2 \cos x + 1 = 0$, for values of $x$ in the range of $0^\circ < x < 360^\circ$$45^\circ$$90^\circ$$180^\circ$$2...
gatecse
1.4k
points
gatecse
asked
Feb 20, 2018
Calculus
gate2018
calculus
trigonometry
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