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Which of the following statements is not true about somatic embryogenesis ?

 

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The pattern of development of a somatic embryo is comparable to that of a zygotic embryo.
b
Somatic embryos can develop from microspores.
c
Somatic embryo is induced usually by an auxin such as 2, 4-D.
d
A somatic embryo develops from a somatic cell.

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Correct option is B

Somatic embryogenesis is defined as the propagation of the embryo or plant from a single or a group of vegetative cells. In plants there are two types of cells, vegetative and germ cells. Somatic embryos are formed from vegetative cells. Microspores represent germ cells.


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