74. Given the pseudoplastic rheology of fungal fermentation broth, we can expect that: (a) The viscosity of the fungal broth to be uniformly high in the culture (b) The viscosity […]
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Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease: A Potential Treatment with Dopamine-Producing Neurons
If neurons that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine could be generated from stem cells grown in culture, it might be possible to treat patient suffering with 1. Cystic fibriosis 2. Parkinson’s […]
Optimizing Secondary Metabolite Production Using the Right Bioreactor
73. To have an extended late log/ stationary phase so that secondary metabolites may beproduced, you will prefer to use: (a) Batch reactor (b) Fed batch reactor (c) Fluidized bed […]
RNA-Induced Gene Silencing in Plants: The Role of DNA Methylation
109. Which one of the following is associated with RNA-induced gene silencing in plants? (1) DNA methylation (2)DNA acetylation (3) DNA degradation (4) DNA restriction Detailed Explanation: Question:Which one of […]
World Environment Day: A Global Call for Environmental Awareness
5th june is observed as 1. World Forest Day 2. World pollution Day 3. Wold Wildlife Day 4. World Enviroment Day Introduction Each year on June 5th, the world comes […]
Understanding the Key Complications Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Which of the following is associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection? 1. lymphopenia 2. all of the given option are correct 3. cytokine storm 4. pneumonia Introduction SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for […]
Understanding Washout in Two-Stage CSTR Systems in Series
72. In a two stage CSTR in series, the first reactor runs at a dilution rate D1 µmax in the second reactor (c) Washout will take place when D2 µmax […]
Understanding the Role of Opaque2 and Wx Genes in Crop Quality: Maize and Rice Traits Explained
108. Opaque2 gene in maize and Wx gene in rice affects the …………. and ……… content, respectively. (1) protein quality, amylose (2) oil, wax (3)protein quality, wax (4)oil, starch Detailed […]
How Cytokinins Use Phosphorelay Systems to Regulate Gene Expression in Plants
Which of the following plant horomones employs a phosphorelay system to regulate gene expression? 1. barassinosteroid 2. cytokinin 3. auxin 4. ethylene Introduction In plants, hormones play a vital role […]
Effect of Column Design on Enzymatic Conversion in Immobilized Enzyme Systems
71. Two immobilized enzyme columns with equal enzyme loading and same column volumeare run at the same feed rate and same inlet substrate concentration. It is observedthat the taller and […]


