Basic Concepts of Tissue Culture

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Basic Concepts of Tissue Culture: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Totipotency

Important Questions on Basic Concepts of Tissue Culture

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The phenomenon of the reversion of mature cells to the meristematic state leading to the formation of callus is called dedifferentiation.

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Name the following.

The phenomenon of the reversion of mature cells to the meristematic state leading to the formation of callus.

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Which of the following statement is incorrect?

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Identify the incorrect statement regarding Totipotency.

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Totipotency refers to capacity to generate a whole plant from any plant cell / explant.

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The capacity to generate a whole plant from any plant cell / explant is called _____.

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Name the following.

The Capacity to generate a whole plant from any plant cell / explant.

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Which of the following is used in plant tissue culture to stimulate cell division?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of plant tissue culture media?

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How can plant tissue culture help in the production of ornamental plants?

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Which of the following plant tissues can be cultured to produce a whole new plant?

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What is one potential future application of plant tissue culture?

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How does the use of plant tissue culture benefit the commercial production of plants?

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What is the first step in initiating plant tissue culture?

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What is the term for the process where a plant cell develops into a whole plant in tissue culture?

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Which of the following is a limitation of plant tissue culture?

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What is the primary benefit of using plant tissue culture for the production of disease-free plants?

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Which plant hormone is often used in plant tissue culture to induce root formation?

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Which of the following is a common plant tissue culture technique used for cloning?

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What is the purpose of using a nutrient medium in plant tissue culture?