AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2004

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    Directions for: The questions consist of two statements each, printed as assertion and reason. While answering these questions you are required to choose any one of the following five responses A. If both the Assertion and the Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. B. If both the Assertion and the Reason are true but the Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion. C. If the Assertion is true but the Reason is false. D. If both the Assertion and the Reason are false. E. If Assertion is false but Reason is true.

    Assertion: Coacervates are believed to be the precursors of life. Reason: Coacervates were self - duplicating aggregates of proteins surrounded by lipid molecules.

    A)  A       

    B)                        B           

    C)        C           

    D)        D       

    E)  E

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Coacervates are short spherical 1 to 2 micrometer in diameter molecules, formed in primitive ocean sonp. These mainly contain protein, polysaccharides, water and outer covering of lipid molecules. Coacervates grow by accumulating more sub unit molecules from the surrounding medium.


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