Q. Consider the following statements regarding cytoplasm transfer via somatic hybridization:

Statement I: Cytoplasm transfer that normally takes 6–7 years via backcrossing can be achieved in just one year using protoplast fusion.

Statement II: Iodoacetate is used to inactivate the nucleus of the recipient parent protoplasts.

Statement III: Irradiation of donor protoplasts is used to inactivate their nuclei.

Statement IV: The resulting cybrids contain the nucleus of parent A and mitochondria of parent B.

Which of the statements are correct?

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Q. You want to induce somaclonal variation in potato to improve tuber size. Which of the following experimental strategies is correct? 

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Q. Most somaclonal variants are expressed in the R₁ generation rather than R₀ because:

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Q. Somaclonal variation in plants refers to:

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 Q. Cell selection primarily involves:

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Q. In positive selection:

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Q. Negative selection is best described as: