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What is the main purpose of micropropagation of plants using tissue culture?
What is the main purpose of micropropagation of plants using tissue culture?
- To produce large amounts of plants with the same genetic characteristics (correct)
- To introduce genetic variations into plants
- To produce crops with different genetic characteristics
- To reduce the size of plants produced
How many generations of self-pollination or crosses are typically needed to obtain pure strains through conventional breeding?
How many generations of self-pollination or crosses are typically needed to obtain pure strains through conventional breeding?
- One to two generations
- Three to four generations
- Six to seven generations (correct)
- Ten to twelve generations
What is the significance of obtaining homozygote plants using tissue culture techniques?
What is the significance of obtaining homozygote plants using tissue culture techniques?
- To improve the nature of the plant through plant breeding (correct)
- To speed up the process of obtaining homozygote plants
- To increase genetic diversity in plants
- To introduce new diseases into the plants
How are haploid plants produced using tissue culture techniques?
How are haploid plants produced using tissue culture techniques?
What benefit does tissue culture technology provide in terms of plant health?
What benefit does tissue culture technology provide in terms of plant health?
What is the purpose of storing plant germplasm using tissue culture?
What is the purpose of storing plant germplasm using tissue culture?
How can tissue culture be used to produce secondary metabolites in plants?
How can tissue culture be used to produce secondary metabolites in plants?
Which method can be used to suppress cell division in tissue culture?
Which method can be used to suppress cell division in tissue culture?
What role does the meristem play in obtaining virus-free plants through tissue culture?
What role does the meristem play in obtaining virus-free plants through tissue culture?
Why is tissue culture particularly beneficial for conserving vegetatively propagated plants like bananas and potatoes?
Why is tissue culture particularly beneficial for conserving vegetatively propagated plants like bananas and potatoes?
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