4. Which one of the following signaling molecules is NOT a protein or a peptide? (1) Transforming growth factor a (TGF-a) (2) Erythropoietin (3) Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (4) Epinephrine […]
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CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution cell biology
Ligand Identity and Effector Dynamics: Key Insights into Cellular Signal Transduction
Which one of the following statements regarding ligand identity and effector dynamics is typically correct? (1) Specificity of receptors do not determine effector dynamics. (2) Ligands and receptors do not […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution cell biology
Membrane Receptors for Signal Transduction: Structure and Function Explained
2. Which statement is correct for membrane receptors for signal transduction? (1) Contain single or multiple membranes spanning domain (2) Always coupled with trimeric G protein (3) Always results in […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution cell biology
How Electrical Synapses Communicate: The Role of Gap Junctions in Neural Signaling
1. Electrical synapsis and signaling are communicated by (1) Neurotransmitters (2) hormones (3) Gap junctions (4) membrane proteins Electrical synapses represent a critical mechanism by which neurons communicate rapidly and […]
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RCB Six-Month / One-Year Research Training Programme 2025 – Application, Eligibility, and Last Date
Overview of RCB Six-Month / One-Year Research Training Programme 2025 The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) invites applications for its Six-Month and One-Year Research Training Programme 2025. This prestigious training […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Understanding Drug Metabolism and Therapeutic Window: Clarifying Common Misconceptions
Which one of the following statements is true with regard to drug metabolism? (1) The therapeutic window is simply the range of plasma drug concentrations in which the drug has […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Understanding the Impact of Diet and Age on Weight Gain and Reproductive Outcomes in Rats
In one study, a group of 5 day rat pups were fed for 3 weeks a diet A and the pups gained weight by 300%. In a second study, when […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Enzymatic Defects Responsible for Night Blindness and Failure of Vitamin A Treatment
A person has been suffering from night blindness. On consultation, the doctor advised person to eat carrots and/or cod fish oil. After some time having seen no improvement, doctor gave […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Conditions Affecting Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): Identifying When It Is the Lowest
In which of the following conditions is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) the lowest? (1) Awake and resting (2) Prolonged starvation (3) Sleep (4) Higher environmental temperature Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) […]
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Questions and Solution on Animal Physiology
Essential Protein for Vitamin B12 Absorption in the Small Intestine
Which one is required for vitamin B12 absorption in small intestine? (1) Cobalophilin (2) Hephaestin (3) Hepcidin (4) Na+-co-transporter Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) absorption in the small intestine is a […]
