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WorksheetsPlant Tissue Culture Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the primary purpose of plant tissue culture?
To produce plantlets
To grow plants in soil
To increase plant size
To enhance photosynthesis
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of plant tissue culture?
Germ plasm conservation
Micropropagation
Production of virus-free plants
Increased soil fertility
What is shoot tip necrosis?
A growth regulator
A type of nutrient medium
A method of plant propagation
A phenomenon where cultures turn brown and die
Which factor can affect shoot tip necrosis?
Type of soil used
Medium type and concentration of plant growth regulators
Amount of sunlight
Temperature of the environment
What is vitrification in plant tissue culture?
A method of soil preparation
A type of plant growth regulator
A technique for pest control
A physiological disorder in cultures
Which of the following can lead to vitrification?
Low temperature
Low humidity
High relative humidity
Excess sunlight
What causes browning in plant tissue culture?
Low nutrient levels
Accumulation of phenolic compounds
High light exposure
Excess water in the medium
Which substance can be used to prevent browning?
Potassium nitrate
Activated charcoal
Calcium carbonate
Sodium chloride
What is one of the bases of genetic engineering in plant tissue culture?
Fertilizer application
Watering techniques
Soil amendment
Protoplast isolation and fusion
What is a key requirement for skilled labor in plant tissue culture?
Natural sunlight exposure
High investment in land
Use of advanced machinery
Training of workers
What is the effect of high ammonium levels in plant tissue culture?
Promotes growth
Causes shoot tip necrosis
Enhances flowering
Increases nutrient absorption
What is the appearance of vitrified cultures?
Watery or glassy
Brown and dry
Green and lush
Dull and lifeless
Which factor is NOT associated with vitrification?
High light intensity
Excess cytokinin
Low agar concentration
High relative humidity
What should be studied for effective marketing in plant tissue culture?
Soil types
Market trends
Weather patterns
Plant species
