Introduction to Plant Tissue Culture

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What is the term for the ability of plant cells to regenerate into a whole plant?

  • Protoplast fusion
  • Plasticity
  • Metabolism alteration
  • Totipotency (correct)

Which year saw the proposal of the MS media by Murashige and Skoog?

  • 1972
  • 1962 (correct)
  • 1921
  • 1902

What is a fundamental principle related to the ability of plants to alter their metabolism, growth, and development to best suit their environment?

  • Protoplast fusion
  • Embryo culture
  • Totipotency
  • Plasticity (correct)

What is the requirement for plant tissue culture experiments related to the explant?

<p>Aseptic conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of plant tissue culture?

<p>To produce genetically identical plants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is surface sterilization of starting material (explants) necessary in plant tissue culture?

<p>To remove naturally occurring microorganisms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disinfectant is commonly used for surface sterilization in plant tissue culture?

<p>Hydrogen Peroxide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the explants usually placed in plant tissue culture?

<p>On the surface of a solid culture medium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of growing plants in a controlled environment in plant tissue culture?

<p>To minimize external contamination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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