Multiple choice

An unorganized mass of cells that gives rise to a whole new plant in tissue culture is termed as

  1. rootlet

  2. shootlet

  3. plantlet

  4. callus

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D Correct answer
Explanation

An unorganized mass of cells is called callus. When it is treated with suitable hormones, it forms tiny root and shoot, which are called rootlet and shootlet, respectively. At this stage, it is called a plantlet.