Question

The process of protoplast isolation was first carried out by __________.

• (A) Henshel
• (B) Bergman
• (C) Klercker
• (D) None of the above

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Explanation:
The process of protoplast isolation was first carried out by Klercker. The first isolation of protoplasts was achieved by Klercker (1892) employing a mechanical method. A real beginning in protoplast research was made in 1960 by Cocking who used an enzymatic method for the isolation of protoplast.Hence, the correct option is (C).