NEET Zoology Applications in Medicine & Agriculture MCQ Question
What biotechnology technique involves the fusion of protoplasts from different plant species to create a hybrid plant?
Somatic hybridisation
Tissue culture
Gene editing
Cloning
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Detailed Explanation
Somatic hybridisation is the process where protoplasts from different plants, such as tomato and potato, are fused to create hybrid plants. This technique is mentioned in the context of creating new varieties that combine characteristics from both parent plants.
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