In some tissue culture medium, coconut milk is used because it is rich in

Sucrose

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Cytokinins

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Solution

The correct option is C Cytokinins
Cytokinins are a group of hormones that promote cell division in plant roots and shoots and the growth of buds. Coconut milk is used in some tissue culture media as it is rich in cytokinins.
So, the correct answer is 'Cytokinins'

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