Realm of Plant Tissue Culture

What is the primary purpose of plant tissue culture?

• Reduce plant height

• Produce genetically modified organisms

• Enhance flower colour

• Rapidly multiply plants in sterile conditions

Which of the following is essential in maintaining a sterile environment for tissue culture?

• Fertilizer

• Soil

• Compost

• Laminar flow

What is a carbon footprint?

• The total amount of oxygen a person uses daily

• Total greenhouse gases emitted by human activities, directly & indirectly

• A measure of your physical activity level

• Marks left by shoes on the ground

What activity contributes the most to an individual's carbon footprint?

• Driving a petrol car daily

• Drinking water

• Using LED lightbulbs

• Recycling plastic

What does sustainability mean?

• Using natural resources as fast as possible

• Meeting current needs without affecting future generations

• Avoiding all use of technology in farming

• Focusing only on economic growth

Which of the following practices supports sustainability in agriculture?

• Using pesticides regularly

• Crop rotation and organic farming

• Deforestation

• Over-irrigation

Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

• Roots

• Leaves

• Flowers

• Stem

Which plant hormone is primarily involved in the process of cell elongation and growth?

• Auxin

• Gibberellin

• Ethylene

• Cytokinin