Question

Choose the incorrect pair regarding plant tissue culture.

• A. I, II
• B. III, IV
• C. II, III
• D. I, IV

Hint:

In tissue culture, organogenesis involves the formation of somatic embryos, while somatic hybrids are formed by the fusion of somatic cells, not embryos.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Plant Tissue Culture and Its Applications

In plant tissue culture, different techniques are used for plant propagation and genetic improvement:

• Meristem culture – Used to produce virus-free plants (✔ Correct pair).
• Embryos on callus – Lead to the formation of somatic embryos (✔ Correct pair).
• Somatic hybrids – Do not result in embryos; they are formed through somatic cell fusion (✘ Incorrect pair with "embryoids").
• Organogenesis – Leads to the formation of artificial seeds (✔ Correct pair).

Thus, the incorrect pair is III, IV.

Therefore, the correct answer is (B).