Match List - I with List - II and choose the correct answer.
| List - I | List - II |
| (a) Protoplast fusion | (i) Totipotency |
| (b) Plant tissue culture | (ii) Pomato |
| (c) Meristem culture | (iii) Somoclones |
| (d) Micropropagation | (iv) Virus free plants |
Correct Answer :
a - (ii) b - (i) c - (iv) d - (iii)
Solution :
To find the correct match between List - I and List - II, let us analyze each term one by one:
(a) Protoplast fusion: This is a method in biotechnology where protoplasts (plant cells with their cell walls removed) from two different plant species are fused together to create a hybrid cell. A classic example of a somatic hybrid produced via protoplast fusion is the Pomato, which is a hybrid of potato and tomato. Therefore, (a) matches with (ii).
(b) Plant tissue culture: This technique relies on the inherent capability of a plant cell, tissue, or organ to regenerate into a whole new plant when grown in a suitable nutrient medium under sterile conditions. This cellular capacity for full regeneration is known as Totipotency. Therefore, (b) matches with (i).
(c) Meristem culture: The apical or axillary meristem of a plant is generally free from viruses, even if the rest of the plant is infected. Culturing this meristematic tissue allows for the propagation and production of Virus free plants. Therefore, (c) matches with (iv).
(d) Micropropagation: This is the rapid vegetative propagation of plants under in vitro conditions. The plants produced through this method are genetically identical to the parent plant and are referred to as Somoclones. Therefore, (d) matches with (iii).
Combining all these individual matches, we get:
a - (ii), b - (i), c - (iv), d - (iii)
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