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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of plant tissue culture?

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

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

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

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