Plant Tissue Culture Quiz

When did the history of plant tissue culture begin?

• 1900s

• 1920s

• 1950s

• 1830s

What is the main advantage of tissue culture in plant propagation?

• Increased genetic diversity

• Disease-free plants

• Limited space requirement

• Slower growth rate

Which type of tissue culture involves the culture of anther for the production of haploid plants?

• Shoot culture

• Anther culture

• Callus culture

• Embryo culture

What is the main application of plant tissue culture in germplasm conservation?

• Production of biomass energy

• Large scale production of compounds

• Cryopreservation of somatic embryos

• Enhancing nitrogen fixation ability

What is the significance of somatic hybrids and cybrids in plant tissue culture?

• Production of seedless fruits

• Inducing early flowering

• Increasing genetic diversity

• Overcoming species barriers

What is the main advantage of tissue culture in terms of plantlets production?

• Fast technique

• Slower growth rate

• Disease-free plants

• Increased genetic diversity

Which method of plant tissue culture involves the use of liquid medium or semi-solid agar medium?

• Callus culture

• Protoplast culture

• Anther culture

• Embryo culture

What is the main purpose of tissue culture in establishing 'virus free' stock?

• Producing disease-free plants

• Enhancing nitrogen fixation ability

• Producing seedless fruits

• Maintaining genetic diversity

Which type of tissue culture involves the culture of meristem in germs free condition?

• Callus culture

• Embryo culture

• Shoot culture

• Meristem culture

What is the main advantage of tissue culture in terms of space requirement?

• No space needed

• Space requirement same as traditional methods

• Limited space requirement

• Large space needed