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Question

Which of the following are fused in somatic hybridization involving two varieties of plants?

Options

A.Protoplasts
B.Pollens
C.Callus
D.Somatic embryos

Solution

Sol. [Key Concept: Somatic hybridisation]

Somatic hybridisation involves fusion of protoplasts obtained by removing the cell walls of somatic plant cells. The resulting hybrid cell can be cultured and, where regeneration is possible, developed into a hybrid plant. Hence, option (1).

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