Question

Consider the following statements with reference to serotaxonomy.
a. The antigen components of plants represent characteristics of taxonomic importance.
b. Both structural and reserve proteins can be used for the classification of plants.
c. Proteins of the same group from different organs are always comparable.
Which of these statements are correct?

• A. $1,2$ and $3$
• B. $1$ and $2$
• C. $2$ and $3$
• D. $1$ and $3$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$1$ and $2$

B

Serotaxonomy is the technique is based on the highly specific relationship between antigens and the antibodies produced in response of them. Protein extracted from a plant is injected into the blood of an animal, where it behaves as an antigen.After an interval for the production of antibodies, a blood sample is taken.This can be used to compare the first plant protein{antigen) with extracts taken from other plants.