Multiple choice

Most used for protoplast fussion chemical is

  1. Manitol

  2. Sorbitol

  3. PEG

  4. Manool
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is the most widely used chemical fusogen to induce protoplast fusion in plant biotechnology. It alters the membrane properties, allowing adjacent protoplasts to adhere and fuse. Mannitol and sorbitol are typically used as osmotic stabilizers rather than fusogens.

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