Two islands, P and Q, are similar in habitat and other features. They are 100 and 200 km2 in size respectively, but have the same number of species. Which of the following statements can independently explain this observation?

(i)    P is closer to the mainland than Q

(ii)   P is further away from the mainland than Q

(iii)  P has higher speciation rates than Q

(iv) P has lower speciation rates than Q

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#Unit 12. Applied Biology

The primary function of accumulation of proline arid other solutes, e.g., glycine betaine appears to be the regulation of 

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#Unit 12. Applied Biology

Glycine betaine appears to be the regulation of intracellular water activity; under water stress, they may induce the formation of 

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#Question id: 20259

#Unit 12. Applied Biology

Under stress condition expression of E, coli gene mtl 1D in plants leads to 

1. Mannitol accumulation 

2. Enhanced growth 

3. Reduced growth

4. Glucose accumulation 

Which of the following is correct option?

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#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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#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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#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?