The property of a plant cell that allows it to generate a whole new plant from a single cell or tissue is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The property of a plant cell that allows it to generate a whole new plant from a single cell or tissue is called:
A. Protoplast fusion
B. Somatic hybridization
C. Micropropagation
D. Totipotency
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Totipotency is the genetic ability of a single plant cell to divide and differentiate into all the cell types of the plant, ultimately generating an entire new plant. This property is the fundamental basis of plant tissue culture. Micropropagation is the technique used to rapidly multiply plants using this totipotency, often through the formation of callus and somatic embryos.

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The structure that is the site of fertilization in flowering plants is the:
A. Ovary
B. Stigma
C. Style
D. Ovule

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Fertilization occurs within the ovule, where the pollen tube delivers two sperm cells. One fuses with the egg to form the zygote, the other with polar nuclei to form endosperm. The stigma receives pollen, style is the path, ovary contains ovules.

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Consider statements about gymnosperms: 1. They bear naked seeds. 2. They are mostly evergreen trees. 3. They undergo double fertilization. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option D


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