Tag: GATE Life Science Previous Year Papers with Solutions

58. A process in which fatty acids are shortened by two carbons at a time resulting in release of acetylCoA is known as (A) photophosphorylation (B) carboxylation (C) 𝛽-oxidation (D) […]

57. In aerobic respiration, the final electron acceptor is (A) hydrogen (B) nitrogen (C) sulfur (D) oxygen In aerobic respiration, cells harness energy from glucose through a series of biochemical […]

56. Lophotrichous bacteria have (A) one flagellum (B) a cluster of flagella at one or both ends (C) flagella that are spread evenly over the whole surface (D) a single […]

55. Statements given below are either TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). Find the correct combination. P. Somatic embryo is unipolar in nature Q. Heterokaryon can be selected using a fluorescence-activated […]

54. Identify the CORRECT statements with regard to the function of plant hormones P. ABA is synthesized from chorismate and promotes viviparous germination Q. Auxin induces acidification of cell wall […]

53. With respect to germination of seeds, the CORRECT sequence of events is P. Seed imbibes water Q. Mobilization of starch reserve to embryo R. Diffusion of gibberellin from embryo […]

52. Which of the following statements are TRUE with regard to the similarities between Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) and C4 cycle? P. Stomata open during night and remain closed during […]

51. Identify the INCORRECT statements with respect to plastid transformation. P. Antibiotic used for selection of trasplastomic plant is spectinomycin Q. Chances of gene escape from transplastomic plants are high […]

50. Match the floral structures with the families and representative plant species. Floral structure                                  […]

49. Match the plant products with their sources and the plant parts from which they are obtained. Product                          […]