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AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Botany Cytoplasmic Inheritance MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Genes for cytoplasmic male sterility in plants are generally located in:

A

mitochondrial genome

B

cytosol

C

chloroplast genome

D

nuclear genome

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Cytoplasmic male sterility is often associated with the mitochondrial genome, which is inherited maternally and affects pollen development.

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