Biotechnology
2026 · Paper 1
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Question 40
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By elemental analysis of a biomass sample, it was found that the cells in the given sample are composed of (by weight) C=50%, H=8%, O=20%, N=10% and ash content=12%. Which of the following is the correct empirical formula of the ash-free cells, normalized with respect to Nitrogen?
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For the given matrix, which of the statements given below is/are true?
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Messenger RNAs (mRNAs) translate to generate polypeptides and the translation terminates at the UGA, UAG or UAA stop codons. The AGA codon acts as additional stop codon in the mitochondria. The longest possible polypeptide(s) that can be hypothetically translated in the cytosol and/or mitochondria, from the given full length mRNA sequence (36 nucleotides) is/are
5′- AACACUAGACCAUGGCGAGACGUAGUUAAA- 3′
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