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Topic Protein synthesis
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 33 years (1985–2018), peaking in 1985.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 1985
- Recurs across 3 years (1985–2018)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1985 → CAPF 2018
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (2 of 3) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2018
Which one of the following statements about proteins in mammalian cells is correct?
- A Proteins in mammalian cells are synthesized in cell membrane.
- B Proteins in mammalian cells are not synthesized in cell membrane but directly absorbed from food.
- C Proteins in mammalian cells are synthesized in rough endoplasmic reticulum. ✓
- D Proteins in mammalian cells are synthesized in Golgi apparatus.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Science & Technology › Biology & Health
CSE1986
Influence of genes in controlling the activity of living organisms is through
- A Photosynthesis
- B Protein synthesis ✓
- C Vitamins
- D Hormones
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Science & Technology › Biotech & Genetics
CSE1985
The genetic code can be translated through an intermediate, adaptor molecule by
- A tRNA
- B mRNA ✓
- C ATP
- D ADP
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Science & Technology › Biology & Health
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