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Q. A clone is a group of individuals obtained through

  • (A) Micropropagation
  • (B) Cross pollination
  • (C) Self pollination
  • (D) Hybridisation
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Explanation by: Admin

A clone is a group of genetically identical individuals derived from a single parent without sexual reproduction. Micropropagation is a tissue culture technique used to produce clones of plants by growing cells, tissues, or organs in a nutrient-rich medium under sterile conditions.

Why not the other options?

(B) Cross pollination → ❌

  • Cross-pollination involves two different parent plants, leading to genetic variation, not cloning.

(C) Self pollination → ❌

  • Self-pollination leads to genetically similar but not identical offspring due to minor genetic recombination.

(D) Hybridisation → ❌

  • Hybridization involves crossing two different species or varieties, resulting in a new genetic combination, not clones.

Thus, Micropropagation is the correct method for producing clones.

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