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Which of the following best defines totipotency?
Which of the following best defines totipotency?
- The ability of a single cell to divide and produce only a specific type of differentiated cell.
- The ability of a single cell to divide and produce cells of different organisms.
- The ability of a single cell to divide and produce all of the differentiated cells in an organism. (correct)
- The ability of a single cell to divide and produce a limited number of differentiated cells.
What is the main purpose of plant tissue culture?
What is the main purpose of plant tissue culture?
- To produce clones of a plant through micropropagation.
- To propagate plant parts such as single cells, tissues, and organs under non-sterile conditions.
- To maintain or grow plant cells, tissues, or organs under sterile conditions on a nutrient culture medium. (correct)
- To study the effects of different culture media on plant growth.
Which type of tissue culture is used routinely in ornamental and horticultural crops?
Which type of tissue culture is used routinely in ornamental and horticultural crops?
- Organ culture
- Plant tissue culture (correct)
- Tissue culture
- Cell culture
What is the term used for the in vitro propagation of plant parts such as single cells, tissues, and organs under sterile conditions?
What is the term used for the in vitro propagation of plant parts such as single cells, tissues, and organs under sterile conditions?
What does in vitro culture refer to in the context of tissue culture?
What does in vitro culture refer to in the context of tissue culture?
Which of the following factors should be considered when planning micropropagation units?
Which of the following factors should be considered when planning micropropagation units?
What is the main purpose of a medium-scale micropropagation unit?
What is the main purpose of a medium-scale micropropagation unit?
What are the basic facilities required for a plant tissue culture laboratory for research or commercial purposes?
What are the basic facilities required for a plant tissue culture laboratory for research or commercial purposes?
Which type of micropropagation unit requires all facilities and equipment designed for optimum production flow?
Which type of micropropagation unit requires all facilities and equipment designed for optimum production flow?
What does a plant tissue culture facility include?
What does a plant tissue culture facility include?
Study Notes
Tissue Culture Concepts
- Totipotency is the ability of a cell to give rise to a complete organism.
- The main purpose of plant tissue culture is to produce large numbers of plants that are genetically identical and free of diseases.
Types of Tissue Culture
- Micropropagation is used routinely in ornamental and horticultural crops.
- Micropropagation is the in vitro propagation of plant parts such as single cells, tissues, and organs under sterile conditions.
In Vitro Culture
- In vitro culture refers to the growth of plants or plant parts in a laboratory using artificial media, under controlled conditions.
Micropropagation Units
- When planning micropropagation units, factors such as the type of crop, size of the unit, and the market demand should be considered.
- The main purpose of a medium-scale micropropagation unit is to produce large numbers of plants for commercial purposes.
Laboratory Facilities
- The basic facilities required for a plant tissue culture laboratory include a sterile room, a growth room, and a laboratory for media preparation and plant handling.
- A large-scale micropropagation unit requires all facilities and equipment designed for optimum production flow.
- A plant tissue culture facility includes laboratories, growth rooms, and other equipment necessary for the production of large numbers of plants.
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Test your knowledge on plant tissue culture with this quiz! Learn about the growth, maintenance, and potential of plant cells, tissues, organs, and whole plants in vitro. Explore the concept of totipotency and its significance in plant biology.
