Zoology-Applications in Medicine & Agriculture
NEET Zoology Applications in Medicine & Agriculture MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12
In the diagram shown above, which process best illustrates the application of biotechnology in improving crop yield through non-conventional means?
A
Somatic hybridisation of tomato and potato protoplasts.
B
Conventional breeding of rice varieties.
C
Use of agrochemicals for pest control.
D
Introduction of Basmati rice patent rights.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Somatic hybridisation is a non-conventional method involving the fusion of protoplasts from different species, like tomato and potato, to create hybrids with desired characteristics, as mentioned in the NCERT context.
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