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Plant Cell Culture Applications Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of clonal propagation in plant cell culture?

To create genetically identical copies of a plant (correct)
To produce virus-free plants
To study physical characteristics of plants
To preserve plant genetic material

Germplasm conservation involves the study of plants' physical characteristics.

False (B)

What is the range for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) given in the context?

300 to 501

The process of producing virus-free plants is known as __________ culture.

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Match the following applications of plant cell culture with their descriptions:

<p>Study of morphological aspects = Studying physical characteristics of plants Production of secondary metabolites = Growing plant roots to produce specific substances Germplasm conservation = Preserving plant genetic material Clonal propagation = Creating genetically identical copies of a plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Clonal propagation

Creating genetically identical copies of a plant.

Virus-free plants (meristem culture)

Growing new plants starting from virus-free plant parts (meristems).

Germplasm conservation

Preserving plant genetic material.

Secondary metabolites (root culture)

Producing specific substances by growing plant roots in a controlled environment.

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Study of morphological aspects

Studying the physical characteristics of plants.