Tissue Culture and Plant Growth in Vitro
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Which of the following is a primary energy source in tissue culture?

  • Glucose
  • Sucrose (correct)
  • Starch
  • Fructose
  • What is the definition of callus in plant tissue culture?

  • A disorganized mass of cells induced from explants through the application of auxin and cytokinin (correct)
  • Plant cells with their cell walls removed through mechanical, chemical, or enzymatic means
  • Loosely attached and watery cells that do not regenerate into new plants
  • A plant part used for organ culture
  • What is the main application of protoplast culture in plant tissue culture?

  • DNA transformation and Hybrid plant production (correct)
  • Production of secondary metabolites
  • Propagation of existing species
  • Reviving ancient seeds
  • Which of the following is NOT an application of animal cell culture?

    <p>Production of plant hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is totipotency in plant tissue culture?

    <p>The inherent capacity of a plant cell to develop into an entire plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the pros of tissue culture?

    <p>Allows for year-round propagation of plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors influence the growth and development of cultured plants in tissue culture?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to introduce genes into plants via Agrobacterium?

    <p>Agrobacteria-mediated Transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of genetic engineering in plant tissue culture?

    <p>It enables the introduction of specific traits into plants for desired characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of knocking out OsWRKY24 and OsWRKY53 genes in rice plants?

    <p>It improves drought tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells require a wider range of nutrients for survival in culture conditions?

    <p>Animal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about plant tissue culture?

    <p>Plant cells can differentiate into various cell types within the plant body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lifespan of second cultures compared to initial cultures?

    <p>Longer lifespan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main application of plant tissue culture?

    <p>Artificial and micropropagation of plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main application of protoplast culture in plant tissue culture?

    <p>DNA transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of callus in plant tissue culture?

    <p>A disorganized mass of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of genetic engineering in plant tissue culture?

    <p>Manipulation of plant cells at the cellular and molecular levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to introduce genes into plants via Agrobacterium?

    <p>Transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an application of animal cell culture?

    <p>Development of vaccines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the inherent capacity of a plant cell to develop into an entire plant if suitably stimulated?

    <p>Totipotency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the pros of tissue culture?

    <p>Short growth period, year-round propagation, cultivation of challenging plant species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors influence the growth and development of cultured plants in tissue culture?

    <p>Culture media, explants source, aseptic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the study mentioned in the text?

    <p>To investigate the role of OsWRKY24 and OsWRKY53 genes in drought stress response in rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of OsWRKY53 gene in long-term drought response in rice?

    <p>It does not significantly influence long-term drought response in rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

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