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In initial stages of protoplast culture, sorbitol or mannitol is added as

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Source of carbon

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Osmotic stabilizer

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Additional source of energy

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To keep cells alive after removal of cell wall

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Solution

The correct option is B Osmotic stabilizer
To keep cell alive after the removal of cell wall, sorbitol or mannitol is added as a osmotic stabilizer in the initial stages of protoplast culture.
So, option B is the correct option.

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