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Physics NEET Full Syllabus Mock Test 180 Question New Syllabus Mock Test - 15 PCB MCQ (Single Correct)

Read the following statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: The technique of micropropagation has been used for rapid vegetative multiplication of plants.
Statement II: It is not possible to generate virus-free plants by meristem culture.

Both statements I and II are correct.

Both statements I and II are incorrect.

Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

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Micropropagation is used for rapid vegetative multiplication of plants. As the size of the propagule is minute, thus, the technique is named micropropagation. Each such plant will be genetically identical to the parent plant. Generally, apical or axillary meristems are free from viruses. Hence, they can be used to produce virus free plants.

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