Zoology-Applications in Medicine & Agriculture

NEET Zoology Applications in Medicine & Agriculture MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12

What technique combines protoplasts of different species to create hybrid plants, such as the fusion of tomato and potato?

A

Somatic hybridisation

B

Gene editing

C

Tissue culture

D

Transgenic modification

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Somatic hybridisation refers to the fusion of protoplasts from different species to produce hybrid plants, as exemplified by the creation of pomato from tomato and potato protoplasts.

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