Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    Somatic hybridization is a technique of

    A)  natural breeding

    B)  natural pollination

    C)  artificial pollination

    D)  somatic cells hybridization

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Hybridization is defined as the crossing of two varieties, species or genera with desirable traits and bringing together these traits in their progeny. Somatic hybridization is a process of obtaining hybrids by fusion of protoplast in vitro. Natural pollination is transfer of pollen grain from anther to stigma of a female flower by a natural agency like air, animal. Artificial pollination is transfer of pollen grain from anther to stigma of a female flower by a artificial method like by a man.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner