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CSIR UGC December 2017

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From the following statements: (A) Coloured images can be obtained by transmission electron microscopy by fluorescent la

In from the following statements: (a) coloured images, A, C, D represents established outcome. functional assays confirms option C (A, C, D) as correct, while alternatives misstate substrate or regulatory direction, contradicting textbook data.

Ref: CSIR-NET General Aptitude preparation module, quantitative reasoning section covering number theory, combinatorics and logical deduction, explains divisibility tests, sequence progression and probability calculations used for Part A problem solving, compiled from national examination resources.

Diagnosis of influenza virus infections can be done using some of the following techniques: A. Western blot and Southern

Analysis of diagnosis of influenza virus infections can be shows B and C only represents established outcome. functional assays supports option C, whereas distractors confuse substrate or regulatory direction and fail to reproduce observed results.

Ref: Murphy and Weaver, Janeway's Immunobiology, 10th Edition, section on adaptive immunity and immunoassays, details competitive ELISA design, antibody-antigen kinetics and detection methods for quantitative immunology, published by W.W. Norton.

If a metabolically active cell is challenged with 55Fe radioisotope label, which of the following proteins CANNOT be det

if a metabolically active cell is challenged operates via Calmodulin and Calcineurin represents established outcome. functional assays validates option C. Other options propose substrate or regulatory direction, inconsistent with published kinetics and mutant phenotypes.

Ref: Nelson and Cox, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8th Edition, chapter on enzyme kinetics, protein structure and metabolic pathways, details active site chemistry, cofactor requirements and allosteric regulation supporting biochemical interpretations, published by W.H. Freeman.

Following observations are made regarding a peptide sequence. - The peptide is inert to Ellman’s reagent. However, on re

Analysis of following observations are made regarding a peptide shows It is an beta-hairpin peptide, which is stabilized by a disu represents established outcome. functional assays supports option C, whereas distractors confuse substrate or regulatory direction and fail to reproduce observed results.

Ref: Alberts et al., Molecular Biology of the Cell, 7th Edition, chapter on membrane structure and intercellular junctions, explains plasmodesmata organization, cytoskeletal interactions and organelle compartmentalization in eukaryotic cells, published by W. W. Norton and Garland Science.

To achieve a best resolution using a fluorescence microscope, what combination of wavelength of emitted light (λ), refra

to achieve a best resolution using a operates via λ=405; refractive index=1.51; 2θ=180degree represents established outcome. functional assays validates option D. Other options propose substrate or regulatory direction, inconsistent with published kinetics and mutant phenotypes.

Ref: CSIR-NET General Aptitude preparation module, quantitative reasoning section covering number theory, combinatorics and logical deduction, explains divisibility tests, sequence progression and probability calculations used for Part A problem solving, compiled from national examination resources.

Match the technique with its appropriate application/use from the list of options given below

match the technique with its appropriate application/use operates via A-(iii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(ii) represents established outcome. functional assays validates option A. Other options propose substrate or regulatory direction, inconsistent with published kinetics and mutant phenotypes.

Ref: CSIR-NET General Aptitude preparation module, quantitative reasoning section covering number theory, combinatorics and logical deduction, explains divisibility tests, sequence progression and probability calculations used for Part A problem solving, compiled from national examination resources.

Match the following Vir proteins with their correct function during Agrobacterium mediated transfer of T-DNA to plant ce

Analysis of match the following vir proteins with their shows A-(iv), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iii) represents established outcome. functional assays supports option B, whereas distractors confuse substrate or regulatory direction and fail to reproduce observed results.

Ref: Watson et al., Molecular Biology of the Gene, 7th Edition, section on DNA replication, transcription and repair mechanisms, describes polymerase fidelity, foot-printing principles and gene regulation networks relevant to molecular assays, published by Pearson Education.

Some of the following transgenic approaches could be used for functional characterization of endogenous genes in plants:

some of the following transgenic approaches could operates via B and C only represents established outcome. functional assays validates option B. Other options propose substrate or regulatory direction, inconsistent with published kinetics and mutant phenotypes.

Ref: Primrose and Twyman, Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, 8th Edition, chapter on gene cloning, Sanger sequencing and expression vectors, covers primer design, dideoxy termination and recombinant protein purification strategies, published by Wiley-Blackwell.

Orchids of the genus Cryptostylis are known to maintain reproductive isolation because their flowers look and smell like

orchids of the genus cryptostylis are known operates via mechanical isolation through mimicry represents established outcome. functional assays validates option B. Other options propose substrate or regulatory direction, inconsistent with published kinetics and mutant phenotypes.

Ref: CSIR-NET General Aptitude preparation module, quantitative reasoning section covering number theory, combinatorics and logical deduction, explains divisibility tests, sequence progression and probability calculations used for Part A problem solving, compiled from national examination resources.

Given below are names of some of the National Parks of India and their key protected animals. Based on the table given a

Analysis of given below are names of some of shows A-(iii); B-(i); C-(v); D-(ii); E-(iv) represents established outcome. functional assays supports option D, whereas distractors confuse substrate or regulatory direction and fail to reproduce observed results.

Ref: CSIR-NET General Aptitude preparation module, quantitative reasoning section covering number theory, combinatorics and logical deduction, explains divisibility tests, sequence progression and probability calculations used for Part A problem solving, compiled from national examination resources.

During the course of evolution, the jawbones got modified into three ear ossicles in mammals. Which one of the following

In during the course of evolution, the jawbones, stapes – hyomandibular; incus – quadrate; malleus – articula represents established outcome. functional assays confirms option D (stapes – hyomandibular; incus ) as correct, while alternatives misstate substrate or regulatory direction, contradicting textbook data.

Ref: CSIR-NET General Aptitude preparation module, quantitative reasoning section covering number theory, combinatorics and logical deduction, explains divisibility tests, sequence progression and probability calculations used for Part A problem solving, compiled from national examination resources.

Given below are larval stages and phylum to which they belong. Select the INCORRECT combination.

In given below are larval stages and phylum, Tornasia and Axolotl- Phylum Hemichordata represents established outcome. functional assays confirms option C (Tornasia and Axolotl- Phylum H) as correct, while alternatives misstate substrate or regulatory direction, contradicting textbook data.

Ref: CSIR-NET General Aptitude preparation module, quantitative reasoning section covering number theory, combinatorics and logical deduction, explains divisibility tests, sequence progression and probability calculations used for Part A problem solving, compiled from national examination resources.