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WorksheetsPlant Tissue Culture Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary purpose of plant tissue culture?
To enhance soil fertility
To create hybrid plants
To grow plants in soil
To produce plantlets
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of plant tissue culture?
Germ plasm conservation
Increased soil erosion
Production of virus-free plants
Micropropagation
What is shoot tip necrosis?
A method to enhance nutrient absorption
A method of plant propagation
A phenomenon where the tops of cultures become brown and die
A type of plant growth regulator
Which factor does NOT affect shoot tip necrosis?
Medium type
Calcium deficiency
Type of cytokinin
Soil pH
What is vitrification in plant tissue culture?
A method of soil preparation
A physiological disorder causing a glassy appearance in cultures
A technique for hybridization
A type of nutrient medium
Which of the following can help prevent browning in plant tissue culture?
Low humidity
Excess cytokinin
Activated charcoal
High ammonium levels
What is a common problem caused by the accumulation of phenolic compounds?
Vitrification
Browning
Necrosis
Micropropagation failure
Which of the following is a factor affecting vitrification?
Low relative humidity
High light intensity
High relative humidity
Low temperature
What is the role of skilled labor in plant tissue culture?
To train workers for effective procedures
To reduce costs
To enhance soil quality
To increase plant size
Which of the following is NOT a procedure of plant tissue culture?
Production of secondary metabolites
Soil amendment
Genetic engineering
Protoplast isolation
What is the effect of high ammonium levels in plant tissue culture?
Causes shoot tip necrosis
Increases humidity
Enhances nutrient absorption
Promotes growth
What is the significance of studying the market in plant tissue culture?
To enhance plant growth
To reduce labor costs
To understand consumer demand
To improve soil conditions
Which of the following is a desired trait in plant tissue culture?
Resistance to pests
Increased soil acidity
Higher water consumption
Reduced sunlight exposure
What is the main characteristic of cultures affected by vitrification?
Watery or glassy appearance
Rapid growth
Increased resistance to diseases
Brown coloration
Which of the following is a factor that can lead to shoot tip necrosis?
High light exposure
Balanced cytokinin to auxin ratio
Low humidity
Calcium deficiency
