Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 39
Question: Which of the following enhances or induces fusion of protoplasts?
Options:
A) Sodium chloride and potassium chloride
B) Polyethylene glycol and sodium nitrate
C) IAA and kinetin
D) IAA and gibberellins
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) and sodium nitrate enhances fusion of protoplasts (protoplast fusion). Protoplast fusion is a physical phenomenon which occurs due to the fusion of protoplast (cell without cell wall) of two or more cells. It can be done by mechanically (spontaneous) or inducing agents. (i) Spontaneous agents Mechanical fusion (ii) Inducing agents (i) $ NaNO _3 $ treatment (iii) High pH or $ Ca^{2+} $ treatment (iv) PEG treatment (v) Electrofusion
