Somatic Hybridization
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Questions 4 MCQs
In maize, hybrid vigour is exploited by:
1. bombarding the protoplast with DNA
2. crossing of two inbred parental lines
3. harvesting seeds from the most productive plants
4. inducing mutations
Triticale, the first man-made cereal crop, has been obtained by crossing wheat with:
1. rye
2. pearl millet
3. sugarcane
4. barley
In maize, hybrid vigour is exploited by:
1. bombarding the seeds with DNA
2. crossing of two inbred parental lines
3. harvesting seeds from the most productive plants
4. inducing mutations
| 1. | cross-hybridisation among the selected parents |
| 2. | evaluation and selection of parents |
| 3. | germplasm collection |
| 4. | selection of superior recombinants |
Preparing Somatic Hybridization for NEET
Somatic Hybridization is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.
The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Somatic Hybridization. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.
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