Zoology-Applications in Medicine & Agriculture

NEET Zoology Applications in Medicine & Agriculture MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12

In the diagram shown above, which process illustrates the fusion of protoplasts from two different plant species to create a hybrid organism?

Question diagram
A

Somatic hybridisation

B

Genetic recombination

C

Cross-pollination

D

Conventional breeding

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Somatic hybridisation involves the fusion of protoplasts from different plant species, such as tomato and potato, to create hybrid plants, as mentioned in the NCERT context.

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