Match the Algal genera in List-I with the shape of their Chloroplast in List-II.

List-I (Genera)	List-II (Chloroplast Shape)
A. Chlamydomonas	I. Girdle shaped
B. Spirogyra	II. Reticulate (Network-like)
C. Ulothrix	III. Cup shaped
D. Oedogonium	IV. Ribbon shaped (Spiral)

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#Question id: 37924

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Which of the following statements about the mechanical method of protoplast isolation is INCORRECT?

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#Question id: 37925

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Which type of cells is NOT suitable for protoplast isolation by the mechanical method?

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#Question id: 37926

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Arrange the following steps involved in enzymatic isolation, culture, and regeneration of plant protoplasts in the correct sequence:

A. Enzymatic digestion of cell wall using cellulase and pectinase

 B. Culturing of isolated protoplasts by hanging drop / feeder layer / agar methods

 C. Surface sterilization and epidermis removal from leaf explant

 D. Density gradient centrifugation to separate viable protoplasts

 E. Callus formation followed by regeneration of a complete plant

Choose the correct order:

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#Question id: 37927

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Protoplasts require osmotic stabilizers in culture media because they:

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#Question id: 37928

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Which of the following is a non-ionic osmotic stabilizer commonly used in protoplast culture?

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#Question id: 37929

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Mannitol is preferred for leaf mesophyll protoplasts because it is: