Germplasm Conservation Quiz

What is germplasm primarily used for in agriculture?

• To increase soil fertility

• To create new plant species

• As a pesticide

• As a genetic resource for breeding

Why is germplasm conservation crucial for food security?

• It reduces the need for fertilizers

• It ensures the availability of diverse genetic traits

• It increases the shelf life of crops

• It helps in the rapid growth of plants

What is a challenge in conserving clonal crops?

• They require high temperatures

• They have genetic heterogeneity

• They grow too quickly

• They are resistant to pests

According to Weissmann's germplasm theory, what is the role of germplasm?

• It controls the plant's water absorption

• It determines the color of plants

• It is responsible for plant growth

• It is the hereditary material passed through generations

How did Weissmann's theory differ from Lamarck's theory?

• Weissmann emphasized the continuity of hereditary material

• Weissmann's theory was about plant nutrition

• Weissmann focused on acquired characteristics

• Weissmann believed in the inheritance of acquired traits