Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

In vitro micropropagation has the advantages of

  1. range of variability.

  2. year round availability.

  3. small size of explant.

  4. production of disease free propagules.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 4 only

  2. 2, 3 and 4 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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A Correct answer
Explanation

In vitro micropropagation provides year-round availability (independent of seasons), uses very small explants (single cells or meristems), and produces disease-free plants through meristem culture and sterile conditions. However, it does NOT increase the range of variability - in fact, micropropagation produces genetically uniform clones (somaclonal variation is limited and not the primary purpose).

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