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CSIR UGC December 2019

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Given below are two sets of terms related to various methods used in biological science. Which one of the following opti

In given below are two sets of terms, A-(iii); B-(i); C-(iv); D-(ii) represents established outcome. functional assays confirms option B (A-(iii); B-(i); C-(iv); D-(ii)) 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.

The ECG recorded by different leads is analysed on the basis of variation of electrical potential at various loci on the

In the ecg recorded by different leads is, A and B represents established outcome. functional assays confirms option A (A and B) 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.

The following statements are made regarding developing a transgenic mouse: A. The transgenic mouse thus born will be a h

the following statements are made regarding developing operates via G→C→E represents established outcome. functional assays validates option A. Other options propose substrate or regulatory direction, inconsistent with published kinetics and mutant phenotypes.

Ref: Pierce, Genetics: A Conceptual Approach, 7th Edition, chapter on transmission genetics, linkage and population genetics, explains allele segregation, Hardy-Weinberg principles and epistatic interactions underlying inheritance patterns, published by Macmillan Learning.

Given below are a few statements on use of plant breeding to develop improved varieties of a crop plant A. Genotypic/phe

Analysis of given below are a few statements on shows B and D represents established outcome. functional assays supports option D, whereas distractors confuse substrate or regulatory direction and fail to reproduce observed results.

Ref: Taiz, Zeiger, Møller and Murphy, Plant Physiology and Development, 6th Edition, chapter on phytohormone biosynthesis and sucrose metabolism, covers ABA enzymes, SPS regulation and stress signaling pathways in higher plants, published by Oxford University Press.

Several plants produce metabolites with important medicinal properties and have been extensively used in traditional med

several plants produce metabolites with important medicinal operates via A-iii-S; B-iv-Q; C-ii-T; D-i-R represents established outcome. functional assays validates option D. Other options propose substrate or regulatory direction, inconsistent with published kinetics and mutant phenotypes.

Ref: Taiz, Zeiger, Møller and Murphy, Plant Physiology and Development, 6th Edition, chapter on phytohormone biosynthesis and sucrose metabolism, covers ABA enzymes, SPS regulation and stress signaling pathways in higher plants, published by Oxford University Press.

Given below are various types of molecular markers in Column A and properties of these markers in Column B. Which one of

given below are various types of molecular operates via A-(i), B-(ii), C-(v), D-(vi) represents established outcome. functional assays validates option C. 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.

Female fiddler crabs prefer male fiddler crabs with larger claws over males with smaller claws. If the selection pressur

female fiddler crabs prefer male fiddler crabs operates via Mean represents established outcome. functional assays validates option B. Other options propose substrate or regulatory direction, inconsistent with published kinetics and mutant phenotypes.

Ref: Begon, Townsend and Harper, Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems, 4th Edition, chapter on community ecology and ecosystem energetics, explains historical contributions of Elton, Tansley, Lotka and Lindeman to trophic dynamics and ecosystem theory, published by Wiley-Blackwell.

Match the geological time period with the extinction or diversification events associated with them:

match the geological time period with the operates via A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii 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.

Area of patch 1 is 2000 m2 with a resource density of 5 units/m2 Area of patch 2 is 3000 m2 with a resource density of 1

In area of patch 1 is 2000 m2, 1:3 represents established outcome. functional assays confirms option C (1:3) 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.

A small number (approximately 10) of mice are introduced into an uninhabited island. Their population grows exponentiall

a small number (approximately 10) of mice operates via When the population size is 260. represents established outcome. functional assays validates option B. Other options propose substrate or regulatory direction, inconsistent with published kinetics and mutant phenotypes.

Ref: Begon, Townsend and Harper, Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems, 4th Edition, chapter on community ecology and ecosystem energetics, explains historical contributions of Elton, Tansley, Lotka and Lindeman to trophic dynamics and ecosystem theory, published by Wiley-Blackwell.

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for species coexistence?

Analysis of which of the following is not a shows Niche overlap represents established outcome. functional assays supports option C, 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.

Which among the above sets of conditions are best suited for mimicry to be successful ?

In which among the above sets of conditions, Condition B represents established outcome. functional assays confirms option B (Condition B) 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.