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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

The term 'Totipotency' refers to the capacity of a

A

cell to generate whole plant

B

bud to generate whole plant

C

seed to germinate

D

cell to enlarge in size

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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

Given below are a few statements regarding somatic hybridisation. Choose the correct statements.

I. Protoplasts of different cells of the same plant are fused .

II. Protoplasts from cells of different species can be fused.

III. Treatment of cells with cellulase and pectinase is mandatory.

IV. The hybrid protoplast contains characters of only one parental protoplast.

A

I and II

B

I and II

C

I and IV

D

IV and III

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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

An explant is

A

dead plant

B

part of the plant

C

part of the plant used in tissue culture

D

part of the plant that expresses a specific gene

15
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

The biggest constraint of plant breeding is

A

availability of desirable gene in the crop and its wild relatives

B

infrastructure

C

trained manpower

D

transfer of genes from unrelated sources

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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

Lysine and tryptophan are

A

proteins

B

non-essential amino acids

C

essential amino acids

D

aromatic amino acids