Introduction to Plant Tissue Culture
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What is the advantage of producing dihaploid plants from haploid cultures in plant tissue culture?

  • It increases the genetic diversity of the plants
  • It enables the production of larger plant organs
  • It allows for easier adaptation to different environmental conditions
  • It shortens the time taken to achieve uniform homozygous lines and varieties (correct)
  • What is the purpose of using meristem and shoot culture techniques in plant tissue culture?

  • To allow the production of large numbers of uniform individuals of species from limited starting material (correct)
  • To increase the shelf life of plant tissue culture products
  • To enhance the coloration of plant organs
  • To induce genetic mutations in plant cells
  • What is the role of cell selection in a plant tissue culture screening program?

  • It reduces the need for sterile conditions in tissue culture
  • It enhances the aroma of plant tissue culture products
  • It increases the potential number of individuals in a screening program (correct)
  • It prolongs the shelf life of plant tissue culture products
  • What is agar used for in plant tissue culture?

    <p>To gel a medium for plant cells, tissues, or organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does genetic transformation of cells contribute to plant tissue culture?

    <p>It enables very specific information to be introduced into single cells which can then be regenerated</p> Signup and view all the answers

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