Following statements are regarding to cell-cell and cell–extracellular matrix junctions and their adhesion molecules.

A. Adherens junctions and desmosomes are integrin-containing anchoring junctions that bind the membranes of adjacent cells, giving strength and rigidity to the entire tissue.

B. Hemidesmosomes are cadherin-containing anchoring junctions that attach cells to elements of the underlying extracellular matrix.

C. Integrins are a large family of αβ heterodimeric cell-surface proteins that mediate both cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesions and inside-out and outside-in signaling in numerous tissues.

D. Tight junctions block the diffusion of proteins and some lipids in the plane of the plasma membrane, contributing to the polarity of epithelial cells. They also limit and regulate the extracellular (paracellular) flow of water and solutes from one side of the epithelium to the other.

Which of the following statements are incorrect?

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#Question id: 20260

#Unit 12. Applied Biology

The modified forms of starch have varied applications in food and other industries. Basic strategies to modify starch quality are 

(i) genetic modification of crops (by breeding or biotechnology)

(ii) food processing (using enzymes and chemicals)

(iii) food supplementation (modification of starch by employing microorganisms)

Which of the following strategies are correct?

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#Question id: 20261

#Unit 12. Applied Biology

Certain modified forms of starch such as high amylose starch are widely used in 

1. Snack products

2. Improve uniformity, stability and texture

3. Thickener

Which of the following are correct?

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#Question id: 20262

#Unit 12. Applied Biology

Certain modified forms of starch such as high amylopectin starch are widely used in 

1. Snack products

2. Improve uniformity, stability and texture

3. Thickener

4. Paper industry

Which of the following is correct option?

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#Question id: 20263

#Unit 12. Applied Biology

_______  an excellent alternative to polystyrene-based packing material

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#Question id: 20264

#Unit 12. Applied Biology

______________ is the main enzyme of amylose biosynthesis. Whose increased activity is expected to increase the amylose content of starch?

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#Question id: 20336

#Unit 12. Applied Biology

Granule bound starch synthase I (GBSS l) is the main enzyme of amylose biosynthesis. Therefore ___________ activity of GBSS I is expected to increase the amylose content of starch