10 Questions
What is the main purpose of micropropagation of plants using tissue culture?
To produce large amounts of plants with the same genetic characteristics
How many generations of self-pollination or crosses are typically needed to obtain pure strains through conventional breeding?
Six to seven generations
What is the significance of obtaining homozygote plants using tissue culture techniques?
To improve the nature of the plant through plant breeding
How are haploid plants produced using tissue culture techniques?
Through pollen culture, anther or ovaries followed by chromosome doubling
What benefit does tissue culture technology provide in terms of plant health?
Production of plants that are resistant to viruses
What is the purpose of storing plant germplasm using tissue culture?
To conserve genetic resources for breeding and research
How can tissue culture be used to produce secondary metabolites in plants?
By synthesizing compounds like alkaloids and terpenoids
Which method can be used to suppress cell division in tissue culture?
Altering the nutrient concentration in the culture medium
What role does the meristem play in obtaining virus-free plants through tissue culture?
The meristem allows for the regeneration of virus-free plants
Why is tissue culture particularly beneficial for conserving vegetatively propagated plants like bananas and potatoes?
It offers a cost-effective propagation method
This quiz explores the application of plant tissue culture, focusing on micro propagation of plants. Learn about how tissue culture techniques are used to produce crops on a large scale through clonal propagation, and its industrial applications in producing various types of plants.
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