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  • Question
  • Name the enzyme discovered by Center for Cell and Molecular Biology (CCMB) scientists which helps to cut bacterial cell walls.


  • Options
  • A. Xanthine dehydrogenase
  • B. Ribonucleotide reductase
  • C. Firefly luciferase EC
  • D. Murein EndopeptidiaseK

  • Correct Answer
  • Murein EndopeptidiaseK 

    Explanation
    The Center for Cell and Molecular Biology (CCMB) scientists have discovered a new enzyme called "Murein EndopeptidiaseK" while studying the cell growth in bacteria. This new discovery has paved the way for a new drug treatment that prevents anti-bacterial resistance by existing antibiotics.It would act on the protein of cell wall in Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacterium found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms.Pavan Kumar Chodisetti, research student and his mentor Dr. Manjula Reddy were the backbone of this discovery. The finding has been published in the latest issue of Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, USA.

  • More questions

    • 1. Renowned agricultural economist and former PM's Economic Advisory Committee member Professor Vijay Shankar Vyas passes away recently. He was the director of;

    • Options
    • A. NIT, Patna
    • B. IIT Bombay
    • C. IIM, Ahmedabad
    • D. FMS, Delhi
    • Discuss
    • 2. A Google-affiliated company chooses __________ for delivering internet access to remote areas using high-altitude balloons.

    • Options
    • A. Kenya
    • B. Nigeria
    • C. Zimbabwe
    • D. Morocco
    • Discuss
    • 3. The Union Government lowered interest rates on Small Savings Scheme by

    • Options
    • A. 0.1%
    • B. 0.2%
    • C. 0.3%
    • D. 0.4%
    • Discuss
    • 4. Name the Indian actresses who has been appointed by the UN as its SDG advocate?

    • Options
    • A. Alia Bhatt
    • B. Preity Zinta
    • C. Sushmita Sen
    • D. Dia Mirza
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which banks has become the first Destination Bank to launch debit card-based e-mandate on NPCI's API platform?

    • Options
    • A. ICICI Bank
    • B. Kotak Mahindra Bank
    • C. HDFC Bank
    • D. Axis Bank
    • Discuss
    • 6. Who is the author of the book "When Crime Pays - Money and Muscle in Indian Politics"?

    • Options
    • A. Milan Vaishnav
    • B. Pankaj Mishra
    • C. Parthasarathi Shome
    • D. Vappala Balachandran
    • Discuss
    • 7. Who is the author of the book "Autoplay:Not-so Stories"?

    • Options
    • A. G Sampath
    • B. Anita Desai
    • C. Khushwant Singh
    • D. Ruskin Bond
    • Discuss
    • 8. Which film wins Best of India Short Film Festival in Los Angeles, US?

    • Options
    • A. Anukul
    • B. Shunyata
    • C. Kriti
    • D. Taandav
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which Indian Navy Ship was decommissioned after having served for 36 years?

    • Options
    • A. INS Kalvari
    • B. INS Vikram
    • C. INS Ranjit
    • D. INS Viraat
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which organization is set to partner with the Embassy of the US to jointly promote domestic investments during 'Select USA 2019' summit that will be held in Washington DC?

    • Options
    • A. Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI)
    • B. Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)
    • C. National Productivity Council (NPC)
    • D. Project Exports Promotion Council of India (PEPC)
    • Discuss


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