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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'Assistant Director (Biology)' And exam conducted in the year 2023. And Question paper code was '123/2023/OL'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was ''. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-The ectopic expression of some transcription factors can increase the
efficiency of somatic embryogenesis (SE) induction and lead to the formation of
somatic embryos without adding hormones. Mutations in these genes have a
negative impact on the efficiency of SE induction. Which of the following is not such
a transcription factor?
A:-LEC
B:-BBM
C:-NOR
D:-AGL 15
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-When was the Protein Data Bank established and what was the
number of biological macromolecular structures held in the database at that time?
A:-1971 with 11 structures
B:-1991 with 11 structures
C:-1991 with 7 structures
D:-1971 with 7 structures
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-Osteogenesis imperfecta (Ol) is a human bone disease. The majority of
people with this disease have a dominant mutation in one of the two genes that
produce type 1 collagen, COL1A1 or COL1A2. However, this disease doesn't affect
everyone who has COLIA1 and COLIA2 mutations in the same way. In fact, some
people can carry the mutation but have no symptoms. Which of the following terms
explains the above phenomenon?
A:-Variable Expressivity
B:-Incomplete penetrance
C:-Codominance
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-Following are statements regarding bacteriophage lambda
(i) pR transcript encodes N, a transcriptional anti-terminator required for expression
of most
early lambda genes, and CIll, a positive regulator of lysogeny.
(ii) pL transcript encodes for Cro, Cll, O, P, and Q
(iii) Cll is the major lysogenic decision determinant, promoting the expression of Cl
Which one of the options below represents the combination of all correct
stateemnts?
A:-Only(iii) is correct
B:-Only (ii) is correct
C:-Both (ii) and (iii) are correct
D:-Both (i) and (ii) are correct