Life Sciences
2017 · Paper 1
Take it one question at a time. Try an answer, then check your understanding.
Complete GATE XL 2017 Paper 1 overview, original pages and practice · Timed previous-paper practice
Questions 52–54 of 125. Imported answers require review unless explicitly marked reviewed.
Question 52
Open questionXL-RMCQ2 marksNeeds review
Choose the CORRECT set of matches between group I and group II in relation to plant genetic transformation methods.
GROUP I
P. Helium
Q. Acetosyringone
R. Polyethylene glycol
S. Agarose embedding
GROUP II
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Microinjection
Particle bombardment
Protoplast
Your answerChoose one option.
Log in to check the answer
You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answerQuestion 53
Open questionXL-RMCQ2 marksNeeds review
Match the pathogen, disease caused and the affected plant in the CORRECT combination.
Pathogen
P. Blumeria graminis
Q. Magnaporthe grisea
R. Venturia inaequalis
S. Cercospora personata
Disease
i. Blast disease
ii. Powdery mildew
iii. Tikka disease
iv. Scab disease
Plant
Groundnut
Apple
Barley
Rice
Your answerChoose one option.
Log in to check the answer
You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answerQuestion 54
Open questionXL-RMCQ2 marksNeeds review
Choose the plant part, its use and the source species in CORRECT combination.
Plant Part
P. Bark
Q. Leaf
R. Capsule
S. Stigma
Use
i. Insecticide
ii. Food colorant
iii. Flavoring agent
iv. Analgesic
Species
Crocus sativus
Papaver somniferum
Azadirachta indica
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Your answerChoose one option.
Log in to check the answer
You can attempt this question now. Sign in to view the answer key, explanations and discussion.Log in to check answer