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Which of the following enhances or induces fusion of protoplasts?
a
IAA and kinetin
b
IAA and gibberellins
c
Sodium chloride and potassium chloride
d
Polyethylene glycol and sodium nitrate
detailed solution
Correct option is D
Polyethylene glycol and sodium nitrate enhances or induces fusion of protoplasts. Isolated protoplasts from two different varieties of plants each having a desirable character can be fused to get hybrid protoplasts (heterokaryon), which can be further grown to form a new plant. These hybrids are called somatic hybrids while the process is called somatic hybridisation.Talk to our academic expert!
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