Question

A clone is a group of individuals obtained through______________

• A. Hybridisation
• B. Cross-pollination
• C. Self-pollination
• D. Micropropagation

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Micropropagation

• Cells derived from a single cell through mitosis constitute a clone and the process of obtaining clones is called cloning (asexual progeny of a single individual make up a clone).
• Plant tissue culture or micropropagation is the technique of maintaining and growing plant cells, tissues or organs especially on artificial medium in suitable containers under controlled environmental conditions.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.